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YK05 WFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 142,054 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 5,635 miles

Corrosion starting on both outer sills

Fail 1 Dec 2020 5,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion starting on both outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2019
Fail 29 Oct 2019

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both central outer chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018

Fluid leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full brake service advised.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear sections of front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full brake service advised.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017

Accident damage to n/s side.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides. (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect injector seal leaking.

Fail 6 Jun 2017

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

Accident damage to n/s side.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides. (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect injector seal leaking.

Fail 19 Jul 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault coved over (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 81,655 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 81,655 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 37,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,808 miles

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

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 WFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YK05 WFB, 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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YK05 WFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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