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WN55 AAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

207,067 mi
Last recorded207,067 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 207,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front passenger door has small hole

o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2025 207,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed clamp missing from turbo to downpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front passenger door has small hole

o/s rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2024 202,379 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 325,688 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 198,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 196,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 196,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 196,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 195,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 195,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, Suspect Water Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 187,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Jacking Pads Missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 179,851 miles

Front Inner Tyres Wearing On Innside

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S And O/S/F Subframe Mounting Points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Tread On 3mm And Tyre Waering On The Innside 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Tread On 2mm And Tyre Waering On The Innside 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 179,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Inner Tyres Wearing On Innside

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S And O/S/F Subframe Mounting Points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Tread On 3mm And Tyre Waering On The Innside 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre Tread On 2mm And Tyre Waering On The Innside 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 172,633 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Weld cracked holding inner front bush, no sign of movement (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to legal limit (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 172,633 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Weld cracked holding inner front bush, no sign of movement (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to legal limit (tracking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 163,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 151,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 145,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,604 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 135,604 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 119,106 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 96,044 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,002 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

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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WN55 AAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WN55 AAE, 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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WN55 AAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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