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YT55 FUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,065 mi
Last recorded171,065 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 171,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake just meet requirement need some adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Mar 2024 171,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake just meet requirement need some adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,375 miles

Rear 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))

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

parking brake just meet requirement need some adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,065 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,365 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,304 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Casing broken. Stalk, will not release belt buckle. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Advise headlamp polish.

Brake wear indicator warning light comes on intermittently.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,079 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak Suspect turbo pipe ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside door panel missing

nearside/offside wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn edges/small cuts in outer side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,436 miles

nearside front tyre small cuts in sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,491 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,437 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 101,935 miles

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

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

knocking noise from steering system possibly rack or joint

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,593 miles

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

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

knocking through steering wheel possibly steering rack or shock absorber

offside front shock absorber creaking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,316 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,700 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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YT55 FUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT55 FUU, 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 YT55 FUU registered?

YT55 FUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 FUU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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