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YN05 AEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

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

RegistrationYN05 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear plastic side panels missing

engine smoking on fast idle slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion chalked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear plastic side panels missing

engine smoking on fast idle slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 162,889 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 3 Mar 2015 162,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 149,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 130,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012
Fail 12 Jun 2012

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 88,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN05 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

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

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