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WM54 BUF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control to rear (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,346 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,346 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Spare Wheel has cords exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,790 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,991 miles

Both headlight patterns getting weak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,991 miles

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

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

Both headlight patterns getting weak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,438 miles

Centre stop lamp permanently disconnected

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,748 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight perishing both front flexes

Slight wear nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,748 miles

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

Slight perishing both front flexes

Slight wear nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,806 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,806 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,535 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,288 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 30,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 23,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,855 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 BUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WM54 BUF, 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 WM54 BUF registered?

WM54 BUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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The MOT history for WM54 BUF shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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