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YN55 ODL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,357 mi
Last recorded193,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 ODL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 193,357 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 7 Aug 2020 180,580 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front headlamp lens slightly deteiorated

Pass 8 May 2019 174,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 174,938 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 276,748 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 276,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,148 miles

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

Steering rack / column noisy on lock to lock.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 167,607 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 167,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 163,803 miles

Different sized tyres fitted front and rear axles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged.

road wheels protrude from bodywork

Pass 6 Dec 2013 161,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 161,059 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 156,443 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 20 Nov 2012 156,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 14 May 2011 150,870 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 150,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 137,691 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,329 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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YN55 ODL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN55 ODL, 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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YN55 ODL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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