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YE05 OPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

207,295 mi
Last recorded207,295 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 207,295 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front sills corroded

headlamps slightly deteriorated

start of corrosion both sills

Fail 27 Jul 2018 207,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible unable to check under bonnet items (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front sills corroded

headlamps slightly deteriorated

start of corrosion both sills

Pass 1 Jul 2017 116,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,143 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Aug 2015 92,115 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight nocking noise from steerin system

Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight nocking noise from steerin system

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre wall perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre wall perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,374 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,664 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,749 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 38,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 32,336 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YE05 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YE05 OPF, 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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YE05 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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