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YR05 UYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,363 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 127,345 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 2 May 2019 127,345 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2018 126,652 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2017 126,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,170 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,349 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,301 miles

FRONT NoPLATE STARTING TO PEEL

Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,301 miles

FRONT NoPLATE STARTING TO PEEL

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 YR05 UYJ registered?

YR05 UYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is YR05 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 UYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR05 UYJ have outstanding finance?

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