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YP55 YJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

198,658 mi
Last recorded198,658 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 198,658 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 192,480 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 191,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 191,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 181,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 191,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 190,989 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 190,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 177,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in wall but not exposing ply or cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high line stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2017 177,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high line stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in wall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 14 Dec 2016 167,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 156,924 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 156,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 148,479 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 148,279 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 130,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 130,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,531 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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YP55 YJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YP55 YJV, 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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YP55 YJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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