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YT05 FBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,432 mi
Last recorded130,432 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 130,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2021 189,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2021 189,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2020 116,602 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 114,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to achieve maximum engine revs for exhaust smoke emissions test

Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,550 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to achieve maximum engine revs for exhaust smoke emissions test

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,541 miles

Corrosion to offside sliding door shut

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling on offside rear drive shaft

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switches on front fog lights (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,496 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated, not reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated, not reflective (0.1 (d))

Corrosion to offside sliding door shut

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling on offside rear drive shaft

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switches on front fog lights (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Driveshaft rubbing on exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,668 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,836 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,259 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,049 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 FBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBO, 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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YT05 FBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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