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YS05 OBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,136 mi
Last recorded186,136 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 186,136 miles

not able to see brake pad wear, wheel trim covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 179,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 167,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 29 Feb 2016 167,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 1 Apr 2015 157,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 157,409 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 145,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 145,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 136,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 135,834 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 118,551 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,541 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 102,441 miles

Parking brake adjusted to limit.Avise replacing cables.

Fail 16 May 2011 102,441 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 86,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 86,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 69,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 52,058 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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YS05 OBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS05 OBK, 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 YS05 OBK registered?

YS05 OBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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