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YP05 YAH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 YAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 76,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,195 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 64,398 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 59,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 53,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 37,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,680 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 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP05 YAH registered?

YP05 YAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is YP05 YAH safe to buy?

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