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WN05 LVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

221,354 mi
Last recorded221,354 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 LVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 221,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 204,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 185,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 185,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 164,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s parking brake reading low

Fail 10 Jun 2019 164,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s parking brake reading low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 164,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 164,127 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 160,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 156,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 152,641 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 146,059 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 140,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,301 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 LVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LVO, 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 LVO registered?

WN05 LVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is WN05 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 LVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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