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WP05 CVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWP05 CVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel none structural item (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2026

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight mounting brackets broken (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel none structural item (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight opaque

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 x 65 x 16 both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2024 198,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight opaque

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged taped up

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2023 196,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside headlamp opaque

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point blistering (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid out rigger corroded small hole but not within 30 cm suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged taped up

oil leak engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2022 194,430 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid out rigger starting to corrode and blister (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no reserve travel on park brake foot control brakes lock

oil leak engine bay

Pass 24 Aug 2021 192,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 189,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 187,799 miles

brake pipes rusty

discs rusty

head light dull

play iin track rod ends

travl in foot and parking brake

Pass 25 Aug 2017 180,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 174,430 miles

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

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

offside front tyre damaged on the outer side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2015 171,695 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, and damaged on sidewall.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 171,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, and damaged on sidewall.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 158,095 miles

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

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

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

o/s/ r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 15 Jun 2013 145,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front brake hoses detioriated

rear seats down used as van

Pass 15 Jun 2013 145,472 miles

front brake hoses detioriated

rear seats down used as van

Pass 28 May 2012 137,124 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 137,124 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 117,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 110,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 110,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,863 miles

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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WP05 CVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP05 CVR, 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 WP05 CVR registered?

WP05 CVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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