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YK05 WOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,913 mi
Last recorded131,913 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 WOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 131,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 131,910 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,980 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,018 miles

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

windscreen chipped/scratched

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,041 miles

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

slight fuel leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 89,681 miles

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

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

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

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

slight fuel leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,607 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,466 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,466 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,487 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,789 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 WOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WOA, 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 WOA registered?

YK05 WOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 WOA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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