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VX05 WFY

2005 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 250103,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 WFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 102,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 101,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 100,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 90,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 86,244 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,307 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2017 67,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,798 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 51,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 46,001 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 46,001 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 41,880 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 41,832 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)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,991 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 21,545 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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VX05 WFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 103,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 WFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX05 WFY registered?

VX05 WFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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