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DK05 WEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

236,918 mi
Last recorded236,918 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 WEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 236,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 231,740 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 22 Feb 2016 221,192 miles

blowing past injector

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 207,771 miles

front brake discs badly worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offsie front brake showing signs of overheat

Fail 24 Feb 2015 207,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs badly worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offsie front brake showing signs of overheat

Pass 24 Mar 2014 195,028 miles

both headlights on lower limit

front brake discs worn

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2014 195,018 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both headlights on lower limit

front brake discs worn

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 180,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 180,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 167,498 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2012 167,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2011 152,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 138,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 108,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,519 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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DK05 WEV 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 DK05 WEV, 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 DK05 WEV registered?

DK05 WEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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