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DK05 WMD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 156,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring mounting corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 156,478 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 143,563 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 141,008 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 137,974 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,270 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2018 126,270 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,950 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 119,950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel & tyre incorrect size for tyres and wheels fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 112,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

spare wheel & tyre incorrect size for tyres and wheels fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,403 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,691 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear chassis,rear spring mounts

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear chassis,rear spring mounts

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,453 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,115 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,078 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 95,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 74,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,026 miles

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

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 WMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

DK05 WMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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