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WN05 SVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 SVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

centre brake light not working

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,842 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Front wipers are just starting to smear

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2016

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2015 111,045 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,565 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 105,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 99,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,635 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front discs wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,732 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,732 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,873 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,159 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,159 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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 SVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

WN05 SVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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