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DX05 WXO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,653 mi
Last recorded216,653 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 216,653 miles

brake pipes corroded

n/s side loading door corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

sills and chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 216,513 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill corroded (marked with yellow chalk ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

n/s side loading door corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

sills and chassis corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 206,077 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 206,077 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 197,421 miles

2x rear tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 183,637 miles

front reg plate cracked

o/s rear wheel arch corroded n/s trim insecure

oil leak o/s n/s front tyres on limit n/s rear tyre on limit

outer sills corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 183,165 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

front reg plate cracked

o/s rear wheel arch corroded n/s trim insecure

oil leak o/s n/s front tyres on limit n/s rear tyre on limit

outer sills corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 168,513 miles

brake pads

brake pipes

exhaust corroded

sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 219,729 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 219,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 121,368 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,111 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2011 95,689 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 75,441 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 75,441 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 60,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,956 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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DX05 WXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX05 WXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 WXO registered?

DX05 WXO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DX05 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 WXO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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