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YU05 UMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,553 mi
Last recorded156,553 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 156,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower side cills inner and outer surface corrosion

Offside Lower side cills inner and outer surface corrosion

Rear rear seats removed

Pass 25 Oct 2024 151,816 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s rear diff oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body corrosion on various suspension components

Fail 3 Oct 2024 151,427 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to no cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills excessively corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (fuel filter/hose) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also split boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner and outer edges (no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 144,513 miles

Rear n/s and o/s rear diff oil seals slight mist of oil

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,242 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s diff oil seals slight mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, wearing inner and outer edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 nearside and offside, wearing inner edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,408 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, wearing inner and outer edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, inner sill corroded and has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,931 miles

N/S and O/S inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 122,826 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S washer pipe rubbed through where pipe runs through spring in wiper arm (3.5 (a))

N/S and O/S inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,668 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes along inner chassi leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,105 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,837 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 98,413 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf-osf-nsr-osr brake discs showing some wear and corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,688 miles

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

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

nsf-osf-nsr-osr brake discs showing some wear and corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,172 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,285 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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YU05 UMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 YU05 UMC, 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 YU05 UMC registered?

YU05 UMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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