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VX55 WYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 139,124 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 139,121 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot handbrake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bay panel corroded and holed in 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,376 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,373 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 123,009 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chssie corroded

under body corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 123,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chssie corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,703 miles

bonnet release broken

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 109,806 miles

Exhaust noisy middle box blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,166 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,236 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,156 miles

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 WYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 WYY registered?

VX55 WYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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