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WN05 XEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,242 mi
Last recorded137,242 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 137,242 miles

Nearside Front cill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front cill corroded and holed

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 May 2024 136,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

various brake pipes corroding

nearside sill under body corroded and holed

front brake discs pitted

lots of corrosion underbody

nearside headlamp has water in

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion throghout vehicle

Pass 13 May 2021 135,643 miles

beam images slightly fading

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

general under body corrosion

rear wheel arches corroding

sill panels corroding at rear

steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65/16 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

general surface corrosion through out upper and lower parts of vehicle

offside door mirror case slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2020 134,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/65/16 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

general surface corrosion through out upper and lower parts of vehicle

offside door mirror case slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,225 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 115,177 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 93,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 27 May 2015 91,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,068 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 82,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2014 82,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,499 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,823 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 46,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2009 36,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,821 miles

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

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 XEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

WN05 XEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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