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WP05 XHE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

225,103 mi
Last recorded225,103 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 225,103 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 225,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 213,481 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside wing mirror glass cracked but still serviceable

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

parking brake lazy and not locking out on brake test

Pass 14 Sep 2016 201,579 miles

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

n/s front brake hose perished

n/s front tyre tread worn and near limit

n/s headlamp aim getting unclear

n/s rear tyre tread worn and perished

o/s and n/s rear parking brake lazy and not locking out

o/s mirror glass broken and deteriated but still serviceable

parking brake travel, only just has a reserve

turbo to exhaust down pipe clamp broken and slightly blowing

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 201,470 miles

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

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

n/s front brake hose perished

n/s front tyre tread worn and near limit

n/s headlamp aim getting unclear

n/s rear tyre tread worn and perished

o/s and n/s rear parking brake lazy and not locking out

o/s mirror glass broken and deteriated but still serviceable

parking brake travel, only just has a reserve

turbo to exhaust down pipe clamp broken and slightly blowing

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 182,663 miles

exhaust clamp broken on turbo to down pipe with slight blow

front brake discs worn and lipped on limit

indicator stalk worn and flasid

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s and n/s parking brake not locking out

o/s mirror glas cracked, but still serviceable

o/s parking brake lazy

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 182,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust clamp broken on turbo to down pipe with slight blow

front brake discs worn and lipped on limit

indicator stalk worn and flasid

o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

o/s and n/s parking brake not locking out

o/s mirror glas cracked, but still serviceable

o/s parking brake lazy

parking brake efficiency on limit 16%

Pass 22 Sep 2015 168,126 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear seat belt slow to retract, but return with alittle help

child seat fitted, unable to full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

indicator stalk worn and loose

n/s stop/tail cluster damage

o/s mirror glass cracked, but still serviceable

o/s parking brake lazy and not locking out

turbo to exhaust clamp broken and slight blow

Pass 25 Aug 2015 165,263 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 143,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

indicator stalk loose, but still secure

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and near limit

rear inner brake pads worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 136,561 miles

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

n/s headlamp condensated and deteriating which is starting to effect beam image

Fail 13 Jun 2014 136,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s headlamp condensated and deteriating which is starting to effect beam image

o/s parking brake getting lazy and not locking out

washers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 124,994 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 114,762 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

handbrake has a lot of travel!

Fail 17 Dec 2012 114,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 98,359 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 90,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,022 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 XHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

WP05 XHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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The MOT history for WP05 XHE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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