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WN05 EFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

308,244 mi
Last recorded308,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 308,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 185,732 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 185,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 176,602 miles

off side rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2014 176,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 167,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 167,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad wear light on dash

fuel cap filler caver insecure

near side and off side front brake discs wear

near side rear tyre outer wall cracks

off side rear tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2012 158,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators

Fail 19 Sep 2012 158,731 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 15 Sep 2011 147,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 128,014 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 128,014 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 105,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 105,162 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,978 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 EFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ registered?

WN05 EFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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