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YN05 AEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

252,077 mi
Last recorded252,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 252,077 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 252,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 247,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 239,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 234,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 227,109 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 227,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 220,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row

Pass 1 Apr 2019 214,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both headlight lenses crazed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Corrosion around jacking point but not excessive

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion around jacking point but not excessive

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 200,789 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 193,546 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 193,504 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear c/v gaitor split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 175,796 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 175,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 131,146 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 131,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,363 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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YN05 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YN05 AEW, 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 YN05 AEW registered?

YN05 AEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YN05 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 AEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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