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WM54 AYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,140 mi
Last recorded164,140 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 AYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 164,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,674 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 15,674 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 148,424 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2013 148,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2013 143,903 miles

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

both steering rack gaitors twisted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

headlamp images poor

number plate lamps deteriorated

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 31 Dec 2012 143,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both steering rack gaitors twisted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

headlamp images poor

nearside wiper starting to split

number plate lamps deteriorated

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 Dec 2011 137,764 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear bars

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubbers split

rack boots scrunched

Pass 30 Dec 2010 131,040 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre puncture on outer edge

rack boots scrunched

Pass 4 Jan 2010 124,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

inboard front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,625 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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WM54 AYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM54 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM54 AYJ registered?

WM54 AYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is WM54 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 AYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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