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W3 LYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,322 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 135,420 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 132,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 128,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,129 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,129 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,063 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,063 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,924 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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W3 LYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W3 LYG, 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 W3 LYG registered?

W3 LYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is W3 LYG safe to buy?

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