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YJ05 JYH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,106 mi
Last recorded220,106 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 JYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 220,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 212,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 207,754 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 199,870 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 199,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 195,702 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 195,680 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 188,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 180,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 167,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 151,604 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 12 Jun 2012 148,190 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 126,806 miles

O/S/R brake pads binding on slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,082 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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YJ05 JYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ05 JYH, 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 YJ05 JYH registered?

YJ05 JYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YJ05 JYH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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