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YP05 EYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,472 mi
Last recorded169,472 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 169,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 161,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 134,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 134,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 125,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,002 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 110,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 64,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,175 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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YP05 EYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP05 EYO, 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 YP05 EYO registered?

YP05 EYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is YP05 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 EYO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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