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YR05 UYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,411 mi
Last recorded129,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,411 miles

corrosion to bottom doors both

corrosion to sills both

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 111,254 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

offside rear sliding door corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 99,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,143 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear seats or belts at time of test

various points of floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no rear seats or belts at time of test

various points of floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,073 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING

Fail 22 Sep 2015 89,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

CHASSIS CORRODING

FRONT ANTI ROL BARS WORN

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,262 miles

rear number plate fading

some play in stering linkage

wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play in stering linkage

wipers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,173 miles

both wiper blades wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,234 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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YR05 UYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

YR05 UYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 UYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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