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WP05 GUX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,491 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 148,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 143,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,371 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,241 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

o/s headlight small crack and slightly misted over

slight play steering column knuckle

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 99,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges but not excessive at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,945 miles

NSR and OSR seat belts slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2009 55,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,260 miles

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

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 GUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP05 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

WP05 GUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is WP05 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 GUX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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