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YP05 NDU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,098 mi
Last recorded110,098 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 NDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,098 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,769 miles

Both engine mounts have play in bush

Central Rear propshaft bush/bearing has play

Gearbox mount has large play

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front door hinge is broken

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

Rear differential has play in internal play

steering rack has internal play

Pass 3 Dec 2016 101,680 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both brake disc worn and lipped (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both brake disc worn and lipped (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,926 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 96,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,233 miles

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 82,217 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 10 May 2012 69,730 miles

engine oil low

n/s and o/s/f drop link arm dust covers split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on legal limit

play o/s/f drop link arm

service overdue

Fail 10 May 2012 69,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil low

n/s and o/s/f drop link arm dust covers split

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on legal limit

play o/s/f drop link arm

service overdue

Pass 19 May 2011 63,471 miles

front wiper blades are worn

service overdue

Fail 11 May 2011 63,382 miles

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

service overdue

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

front wiper blades are worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,204 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,129 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged, still legible

spare tyre on 2mm

Fail 8 May 2008 35,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged, still legible

spare tyre on 2mm

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 NDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP05 NDU, 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 NDU registered?

YP05 NDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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