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YN05 AOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,942 mi
Last recorded142,942 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 142,942 miles

Inner sills heavily coated in underseal

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear chassis heavily coated in underseal

Rear suspension components heavily coated in underseal

all 4 wheel covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2024 142,942 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Inner sills heavily coated in underseal

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear chassis heavily coated in underseal

Rear suspension components heavily coated in underseal

all 4 wheel covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,170 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S centre of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 139,170 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S centre of the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,930 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,550 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door step at B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 125,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door step at B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,892 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp glasses condensated

Fail 20 Nov 2019 123,887 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side door sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp glasses condensated

Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 99,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,706 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 9,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,392 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,794 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,219 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,200 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

YN05 AOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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