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YR05 UYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 83,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,005 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 66,564 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 65,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,775 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,880 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,704 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,375 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 19,369 miles

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

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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YR05 UYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR05 UYD, 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 YR05 UYD registered?

YR05 UYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is YR05 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 UYD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR05 UYD have outstanding finance?

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