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YD55 KPE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,021 mi
Last recorded121,021 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 121,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle for centre belt bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Up in outer box section for trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill are (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All prescribed areas have areas of corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Up in outer box section for trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill area around suspension arm outer mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill area around suspension arm outer mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,001 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2019 115,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring rusty

glow plug light on

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes under bonnet,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Low emitter detected

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

bonnet safety catch requires attetion

Fail 7 Sep 2017 111,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear(under passenger feet) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating both brake discs badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly perished exposing tyre cords (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes under bonnet,unable to fully assess extent of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Low emitter detected

Offside Rear Tyre inflated before Mot test could be carried out

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

bonnet safety catch requires attention

Pass 9 Dec 2016 109,162 miles

all brake discs badly corroded

bonnet safety catch requires attention

brake warning light on

engine management light on

power steering pipes badly corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,159 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all brake discs badly corroded

bonnet safety catch requires attention

brake warning light on

engine management light on

power steering pipes badly corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,650 miles

Lots of under body corrosion

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,457 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Lots of under body corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,254 miles

non standard road wheels fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,254 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

non standard road wheels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s headlight damp but pattern ok

Fail 15 Feb 2013 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s headlight damp but pattern ok

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,864 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 81,864 miles

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

brake discs worn all round

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,503 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 73,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 65,170 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 KPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KPE, 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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YD55 KPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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