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YD55 KMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,177 mi
Last recorded208,177 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 208,177 miles

Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,147 miles

Central 3rd brake light not working fulley

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 85,280 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and rear wheels are different diameter

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and rear wheels are different diameter

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all doors corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all doors corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 66,927 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 59,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 36,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,866 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,399 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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YD55 KMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD55 KMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD55 KMF registered?

YD55 KMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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