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VX55 WMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,050 mi
Last recorded174,050 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 174,050 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 159,217 miles

Offside Front rigger slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

offside front to rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 150,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 150,494 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 140,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at front joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim patterns poor due to clouded lens

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear half of the length of the sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner cv boots are perished

exhaust pipe is very close to o/s inner cv boot

Fail 7 May 2016 140,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at front joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim patterns poor due to clouded lens

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear half of the length of the sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner cv boots are perished

exhaust pipe is very close to o/s inner cv boot

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,596 miles

very slight play in offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2015 130,596 miles

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

very slight play in offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,731 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2014 123,731 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,475 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 112,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 105,034 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 105,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,623 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 96,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VX55 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX55 WMW, 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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VX55 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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