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YR05 UZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,633 mi
Last recorded166,633 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 166,633 miles

Front brake bind both wheels

Heavy rust

rear brake backplate deteriorating, clutch judder front brake hose deteriorating

underbody-sills-chassis-suspension-springs-components-brakes rusting

Pass 9 Nov 2019 166,633 miles

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Fail 31 Oct 2019 166,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam inop-aim needs adjusting and testing accordingly too retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 5 wheel bolts missing,2 from drivers front hub!! (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low-minimum! oil spill,delay on reverse lights,battery weak,battery warning light illumiated,drivers rear indicator bulb fading,reg lamps dim,sills-underbody-chassis-suspension-components-pipes rusting

front brake hoses deteriorating,front tyre treads wearing low,passenger front wheel rim deteriorating,rear brake disc back plates deteriorating-rusting,drivers rear brake-bearing noisy-shaft-hub rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,612 miles

passenger reverse lamp inop,underbody-sills-chassis-suspension-springs-components-brakes rusting

rear brake backplate deteriorating,drivers rear inner tyre tread low-bulged,passenger rear tyre tread bulged

Fail 24 Oct 2018 166,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and position lamp affected (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure outer side step mounting broken (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very weak (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating fronts-replace discs and brake pads and check over callipers (1.2.1 (e))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

battery weak,coolant low/leak-investigate,oil leak/spill,passenger reverse lamp inop,underbody-sills-chassis-suspension-springs-components-brakes rusting

rear brake backplate deteriorating,clutch judder,passenger front brake pad deteriorating,drivers rear inner tyre tread low-bulged,passenger rear tyre tread bulged

Pass 9 Sep 2017 166,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor to rear flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 166,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault inc ESP and BAS light (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f wheel binding (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along floor to rear flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 165,642 miles

surface rust under vehicle.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 165,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

surface rust under vehicle.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 165,369 miles

Corrosion under car

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,369 miles

Corrosion under car

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 138,291 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion under car

Fail 17 Apr 2013 138,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion under car

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 133,702 miles

Brake pipes along floor

Discs slightly corroded all round

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Number plate displayed on dash

Oil level low

Rear number plate lights blue

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 133,702 miles

Brake pipes along floor

Discs slightly corroded all round

Number plate displayed on dash

Oil level low

Rear number plate lights blue

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,887 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in places

rear discs corroded/pitted,front pads wearing close to lip on disc

rear seats removed on test,front indicators faded,headlamps slight condensation,compression leak from engine area-investigate

Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in places

rear discs corroded/pitted,front pads wearing close to lip on disc

rear seats removed on test,front indicators faded,headlamps slight condensation,compression leak from engine area-investigate

Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 114,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 105,841 miles

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

spare tyre flat

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 UZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 YR05 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

YR05 UZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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