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YM05 RPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,620 mi
Last recorded218,620 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 218,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear center box (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

child seat in rear

fuel flap cover missing

no center brake light

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2016 218,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear center box (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

child seat in rear

fuel flap cover missing

no center brake light

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 197,526 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 182,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 168,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 168,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 156,578 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 141,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,450 miles

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YM05 RPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM05 RPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM05 RPV registered?

YM05 RPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is YM05 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 RPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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