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WH55 CFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,673 mi
Last recorded187,673 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 187,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 187,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 172,517 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

steering rack slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2016 172,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2015 156,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 156,681 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 141,465 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 141,461 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside and nearside headlamps have poorly defined patterns

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 125,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 151,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 125,796 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 125,782 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,661 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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WH55 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WH55 CFJ, 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 WH55 CFJ registered?

WH55 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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