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DA05 WFE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,166 mi
Last recorded143,166 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 143,166 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 143,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,447 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,045 miles

Exhaust rusty

Windscreen small crack

Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,022 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,016 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,868 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 133,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 131,006 miles

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

both front and rear discs worn

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 127,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 123,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 90,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA05 WFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA05 WFE, 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 DA05 WFE registered?

DA05 WFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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