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DK05 WMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,801 mi
Last recorded196,801 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 196,801 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 195,720 miles

Brake wear light lit on dash.

Front Corrosion to front top shocker mount areas, not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 195,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear light lit on dash.

Front Corrosion to front top shocker mount areas, not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 189,262 miles

Rear Brake pipes cleaned and greased.

chassis corroded

discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2020 188,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2019 182,527 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 182,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 175,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 175,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 166,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 166,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 159,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 153,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Jan 2014 146,000 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 145,995 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 133,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 119,161 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 119,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine manegment light lit

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,162 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 44,091 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 WMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

DK05 WMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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