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WK05 CWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,062 mi
Last recorded164,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 164,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear and burst above tank during brake test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head light lens crazed

n/s rear lens damaged

rear belts slow in returning

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 2 Aug 2024 160,585 miles

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

n/s out rigger corroded

n/s rear lens damaged

o/s mirror glass cracked

rear belts slow in returning

Pass 3 Aug 2023 158,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

n/s center outrigger corroded

n/s headlight lens dull just make out beam pattern

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2022 156,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion f/r pipes (1.1.11 (c))

center and o/s rear seatbelts slow in returning

n/s headlight lens dull

n/s rear lens damaged

o/s mirror glass cracked

upper stop light

Pass 12 Aug 2021 153,817 miles

all lights pulsing

clonk in steering

n/s head light lens dull

n/s/f seat belt slow in returning

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2021 153,817 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

all lights pulsing

n/s head light lens dull

n/s/f seat belt slow in returning

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2020 151,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside mirror damaged

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 21 May 2019 146,657 miles

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

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

slight perishing of lower ball joint boots

Fail 21 May 2019 146,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight perishing of lower ball joint boots

Pass 29 May 2018 139,352 miles

n/s headlight lens dull

stone chip smaller 40mm

Fail 10 May 2018 139,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s head light lens dull

Pass 8 May 2017 130,595 miles

n/s headlight lens dull

Pass 27 Apr 2016 121,090 miles

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

n/s headlight lens dull

Pass 11 May 2015 114,220 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 May 2014 105,964 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 96,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 85,427 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 85,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 75,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 75,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 66,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,395 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

revearse lamps not working

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,168 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 CWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CWW, 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 WK05 CWW registered?

WK05 CWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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