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WM05 ECV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,444 mi
Last recorded217,444 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 217,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 199,726 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 199,717 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 192,233 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 185,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 174,154 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 174,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 163,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,847 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 132,005 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 132,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,345 miles

bad oil leak from rear diff

Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,345 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bad oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 115,499 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,348 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,490 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,412 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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WM05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WM05 ECV, 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 WM05 ECV registered?

WM05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WM05 ECV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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