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OV54 WMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,668 mi
Last recorded230,668 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 230,668 miles

Front brake ferrules corroded both sides

Front to rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 230,658 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side sills (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Front brake ferrules corroded both sides

Front to rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 233,287 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEELARCHES

Fail 26 Jul 2016 233,283 miles

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

CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEELARCHES

Fail 21 May 2015 232,775 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

body corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 232,775 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 221,243 miles

body starting to corrode

both front tyres starting to wear

slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 206,171 miles

rear discs wearing

wheel trim fitted to o/s/r

Pass 23 Apr 2012 191,450 miles

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

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

Slight freeplay in steering UJ

Small stone chips in screen

Wheel trims fitted to nearside

Fail 23 Apr 2012 191,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Slight freeplay in steering UJ

Small stone chips in screen

Wheel trims fitted to nearside

Pass 10 May 2011 180,741 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly damaged but not affecting rear view

Fail 13 May 2010 160,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 160,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 131,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 105,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 105,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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OV54 WMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV54 WMF, 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 OV54 WMF registered?

OV54 WMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is OV54 WMF safe to buy?

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