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WN55 FYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,665 mi
Last recorded119,665 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 119,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,497 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 119,497 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 103,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake slightly unbalanced

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake slightly unbalanced

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,273 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,760 miles

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight damage on front tyre walls bothsides.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage on offside front tyre damage

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,104 miles

Slight damage on offside front tyre damage

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,991 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 18,979 miles

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

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 FYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FYG, 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 WN55 FYG registered?

WN55 FYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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