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DK05 WFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,021 mi
Last recorded210,021 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 WFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 210,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 197,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 197,184 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 189,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 184,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 181,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 171,300 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2011 171,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 143,083 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 143,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 183,161 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 183,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,516 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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DK05 WFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

DK05 WFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DK05 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 WFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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