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WN05 SDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,785 mi
Last recorded247,785 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 247,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 247,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2025 247,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 235,885 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 218,356 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 217,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 198,193 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 198,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 183,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 177,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 169,325 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT FAULT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Fail 21 Nov 2018

Fuel pipe leaking SPILL PIPES LEAKING ???? ON TOP OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED TO EXCESS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ADVISE SLIGHT FAULT ON HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking WRONG CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated SLIGHTLY PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER MOUNTAIN D BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear NO REVERSE LIGHTS WORKING

Pass 29 Mar 2017 167,791 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 167,791 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 161,785 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 161,785 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 146,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuse box cover missing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 146,578 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

fuse box cover missing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,005 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 132,619 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 119,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,236 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 84,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,027 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

WN05 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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