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LV55 WFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 118,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,006 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,091 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,749 miles

Parking brake almost at full travel.Advise further investigation

Harmfull gasses leaking past an injector.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,589 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake almost at full travel.Advise further investigation

Harmfull gasses leaking past an injector.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,589 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,121 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,669 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 27,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Lower reading from nearside parking brake.Advise brake inspection to be carried out

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 WFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LV55 WFH, 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

How do I check the history of LV55 WFH?

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What year was LV55 WFH registered?

LV55 WFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LV55 WFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 WFH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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