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DK05 WMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,740 mi
Last recorded165,740 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 165,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded -rear part

Fail 10 Mar 2015 165,740 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded -rear part

Pass 7 Mar 2014 147,091 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 147,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,128 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 131,128 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 118,228 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 118,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,554 miles

b0net rewlease leaver broken

Fail 9 Mar 2011 107,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

b0net rewlease leaver broken

Fail 26 Feb 2010 98,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,377 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,214 miles

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

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 WMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

DK05 WMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 WMJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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