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LV55 WFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,090 mi
Last recorded149,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 103,364 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from front screen before test

Parking Brake long travel

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,638 miles

Glow plug warning light illuminated

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,975 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 47,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,514 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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LV55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV55 WFA, 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 LV55 WFA registered?

LV55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LV55 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 WFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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