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WK05 CWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 CWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 86,076 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s and o/s (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface n/s and o/s (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 83,062 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,318 miles

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

Rear brake plates slightly corroded

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 79,318 miles

Rear brake plates slightly corroded

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,659 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 71,659 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 55,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,758 miles

headlights opaque

n/s/r side sill corroded and damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2018 45,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlights opaque

n/s/r side sill corroded and damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,092 miles

both front headlights opaque

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,910 miles

both front headlights opaque

front chassis corroded by front subframe rear mount

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,453 miles

headlight lenses opaque

ns/r shock absorber leaking slightly

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

headlight lenses opaque

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,551 miles

rear brake discs corroded

washer jets loose

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,562 miles

rear brake discs corroded pitted and scored

water in o/s/headlight

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,440 miles

exhaust system holed

water in o/s headlight

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,311 miles

steering shroud loose

tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,350 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,436 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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WK05 CWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WK05 CWE, 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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WK05 CWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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