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YK05 WDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 120,138 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,167 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 106,330 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 106,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pipes have had grease apllied

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 70,111 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,504 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,451 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,473 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,809 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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YK05 WDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK05 WDS, 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 YK05 WDS registered?

YK05 WDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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