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WM05 GWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,321 mi
Last recorded88,321 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 GWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,321 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,986 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

various surface corrosion on the jacking points

Fail 11 Jan 2018 69,986 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

various surface corrosion on the jacking points

Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,892 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 57,892 miles

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

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both O/S & N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,389 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,022 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 26,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,892 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 GWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM05 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

WM05 GWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is WM05 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 GWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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