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WN05 APY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,578 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,974 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,020 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 151,003 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 139,072 miles

Nearside Front side door corroded

Offside Front drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Outer rear wheel arch corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 24 May 2019 139,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front side door corroded

Offside Front drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Outer rear wheel arch corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 24 May 2019 139,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side door corroded

Offside Front drivers door corroded

Offside Rear Outer rear wheel arch corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2017 135,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 131,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 131,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 122,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,280 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 113,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,583 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,465 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,601 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 124,879 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,600 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 65,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,839 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 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN05 APY, 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 WN05 APY registered?

WN05 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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