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YP55 YJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,863 mi
Last recorded120,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 120,863 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,821 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 25 Mar 2022 120,814 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust section missing, excesive gases leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door corroded

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced T00MTA0008828672 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. + sidewall deteriating. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - main to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 120,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s 'D' bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. + sidewall deteriating. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s - main to flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & O/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre - side wall cuts.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,804 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s & O/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre - side wall cuts.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s & O/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,816 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre silencer to front pipe insecure

Engine management light staying on

Front brake balance only just met limit 29%% -failure rate is 30%

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 28 Jan 2015 98,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,248 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 82,228 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

crack in windscreen at top, outside of wiper sweep

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,856 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 YJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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