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YD55 YEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

266,026 mi
Last recorded266,026 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 266,026 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 253,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 236,273 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 236,253 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 375,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 374,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back panel/chassis leg mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded and catching inner face of disc

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 226,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 226,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 219,551 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 219,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 207,526 miles

corossion to n/s centre rear sill/outrigger, outside prescribed areas.

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 207,526 miles

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

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

corossion to n/s centre rear sill/outrigger, outside prescribed areas.

o/s headlamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 189,128 miles

both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 171,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 171,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 151,209 miles

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 151,209 miles

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

Rear section of both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 132,928 miles

Both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 132,928 miles

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

Both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded and holed

Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 116,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 62,902 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 YEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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