MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, 195-65X16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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YP05 SZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SZL, 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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YP05 SZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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