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MF05 WOX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

255,073 mi
Last recorded255,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 255,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2024 242,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chassis corroded

n/s door corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 238,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 231,642 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake disk covers corroded

Offside sliding door corroded at the bottom no sharp edges

Fail 29 Oct 2021 231,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake disk covers corroded

Offside sliding door corroded at the bottom no sharp edges

Pass 20 Nov 2020 226,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 226,357 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 223,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 219,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside inner sills corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 216,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 216,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 216,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Nearside and offside sills corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 216,989 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Nearside and offside sills corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2015 190,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 170,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 154,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 154,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 138,627 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 138,627 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 127,471 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 111,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 111,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,339 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MF05 WOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 MF05 WOX, 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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MF05 WOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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