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WP05 GUC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,931 mi
Last recorded225,931 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 GUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 225,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

indicators discoloured

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriated

o/s wingmirror outer cover missing

o/s/f brake pad on minimum

o/s/f tyre on min and bald on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes and o/s/f drop link

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 225,931 miles

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

indicators discoloured

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriated

o/s wingmirror outer cover missing

o/s/f brake pad on minimum

o/s/f tyre on min and bald on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar d bushes and o/s/f drop link

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 215,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 215,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 201,537 miles

airbag lamp on

front discs lipped

indicator stalk loose

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear discs corroded

some movement in n/s/f drop link

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 175,412 miles

All brake discs are worn

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Door mirror cover is missing

Play in the N/S/F antiroll bar link

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2011 175,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

All brake discs are worn

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S Door mirror cover is missing

Play in the N/S/F antiroll bar link

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2010 148,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 112,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,906 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 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

WP05 GUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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