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WN05 EFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,034 mi
Last recorded155,034 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 155,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 143,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,680 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights are starting to frost over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill is corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 119,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, pitted and in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded away

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,799 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both lense badly weathered and scratched (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,121 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,121 miles

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

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 107,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 106,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,365 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre getting close to limits

slight wear to front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,365 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre getting close to limits

slight wear to front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,279 miles

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

N/S/F Sidewall Damage

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,206 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,919 miles

long parking brake lever travle

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,918 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.Slight cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,476 miles

slight damage to front bumper

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 EFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WN05 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

WN05 EFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is WN05 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 EFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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