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LV55 WFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,790 mi
Last recorded155,790 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,790 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 155,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 144,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 128,693 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 117,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light displayed

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,594 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 116,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,496 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,938 miles

205/65/16C REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,938 miles

205/65/16C REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,265 miles

205/65/16/C REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,638 miles

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

Front tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,908 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 39,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 WFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

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

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