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YX05 BKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 120,111 miles

Both sills corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 120,111 miles

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

Both sills corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and main front to rear and o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades getting worn

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside outer sill corroding

under body /suspension /axles /etc all in a dry rusty condition

Fail 18 Mar 2024 116,343 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and main front to rear and o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades getting worn

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside outer sill corroding

under body /suspension /axles /etc all in a dry rusty condition

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,325 miles

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

wax oil req underbody rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wax oil req underbody rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,417 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS STRONG ADVISE TO DO NOW BOTH HEAD LAMPS RE POLLISH DRYING OUT SEALING (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRIP CHECK NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI SPRINGS RIDGID PIPES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE DRY RUSTY IN PLACES REQ WAX OIL PREVNENTIBE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes clean grease surface rust through out (1.1.11 (c))

sills floor chassi brake pipe brake hoses are rusty req clean wax oil grease now through out preventive maintenance does work

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,325 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes clean grease surface rust through out (1.1.11 (c))

sills floor chassi brake pipe brake hoses are rusty req clean wax oil grease now through out preventive maintenance does work

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,819 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,419 miles

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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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YX05 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YX05 BKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 BKK registered?

YX05 BKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is YX05 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 BKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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