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WN05 AOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,230 mi
Last recorded201,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 201,230 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 200,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated All appear to be under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,793 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 190,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 181,474 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 181,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 167,125 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 163,085 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 163,041 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2017 146,948 miles

Offside sill rusty

rusty areas underneath

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

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

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

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 146,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

Offside sill rusty

rusty areas underneath

Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,992 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

OSF TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN ENDS OF STEERING RACK NS & OS ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 27 Mar 2014 131,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

OSF TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

SLIGHT PLAY IN ENDS OF STEERING RACK NS & OS ,ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 116,773 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,409 miles

brake disc,s allround in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 112,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake disc,s allround in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,209 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,613 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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WN05 AOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WN05 AOY, 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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WN05 AOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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