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YT05 FAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 140,180 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction fans in window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 137,553 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,138 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,770 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,496 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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YT05 FAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YT05 FAJ, 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 YT05 FAJ registered?

YT05 FAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 FAJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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