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YD55 KNW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

246,173 mi
Last recorded246,173 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 246,173 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 246,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 209,216 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 209,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 167,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 133,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 133,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

YD55 KNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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