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YS55 FZN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

196,383 mi
Last recorded196,383 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 FZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 196,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 189,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 180,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 172,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 164,255 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 153,841 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 133,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 109,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,784 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped zone a.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 106,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

windscreen chipped zone a.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 101,077 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in its tread,also on 2mm tread depth limit 1.6mm.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 101,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in its tread,also on 2mm tread depth limit 1.6mm.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,153 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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YS55 FZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YS55 FZN, 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 YS55 FZN registered?

YS55 FZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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