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YX55 KJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,402 mi
Last recorded177,402 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 177,402 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlights slightly misted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 164,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (joint) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil warning light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

off side window not working

unable to open nearside loading door

Fail 3 Mar 2017 164,419 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (joint) (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil warning light on dash

front brake discs slightly worn

off side window not working

unable to open nearside loading door

Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,277 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 152,377 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread remaining and valve perishing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,329 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2014 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 118,485 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 118,468 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,952 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YX55 KJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX55 KJZ, 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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YX55 KJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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