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WN55 PYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,155 mi
Last recorded169,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 PYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 169,155 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR MID BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

VEHICLE BODY DAMAGED NO SHARP EDGE

Pass 5 May 2018 160,898 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s handbrake low

Pass 3 May 2017 148,512 miles

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

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

wiper worn windscreen cracked

Fail 3 May 2017 148,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage len (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

wiper worn windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2015 129,056 miles

VEHICLE BODY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 3 Dec 2015 129,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

VEHICLE BODY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,716 miles

N/ S / BODY HAS A DAMAGED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,496 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 56,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 25,988 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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WN55 PYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

WN55 PYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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