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YD55 YDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

442,329 mi
Last recorded442,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 YDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 442,329 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 407,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 407,005 miles

Condition of wipers

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to nearside front steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2014 373,492 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 334,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 334,593 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 334,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f inner wheelarch insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 310,073 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm

Broken exhaust resting on rear drive shaft

N/S wiper blade starting to split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 309,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres down to 2.5mm

Broken exhaust resting on rear drive shaft

N/S wiper blade starting to split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 268,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 266,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2011 239,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 218,787 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 201,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 181,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 162,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 142,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 110,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 85,779 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 34,264 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 YDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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