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DA05 WVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,942 mi
Last recorded207,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 207,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 205,604 miles

corrosion on nearside inner sill, not considered to be in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Jun 2022 205,604 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside front inner sill in non perscribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2021 202,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 202,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 201,458 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to inner and outer sills in non prescribed area

slight corrosion towbar area

Fail 12 Jun 2020 201,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to inner and outer sills in non prescribed area

slight corrosion towbar area

Pass 14 Jun 2019 199,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Jun 2018 197,313 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to bottom of door

all four jacking points starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2018 197,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner corrosion to non precribed area

Offside Rear corrosion to bottom of door

all four jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2017 194,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 192,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 189,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 182,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 173,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 173,028 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 154,636 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 132,000 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 92,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,750 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 72,444 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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DA05 WVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

DA05 WVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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