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WP05 XHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 142,288 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 242,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,391 miles

brake warning light staying on

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,389 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light staying on

Fail 3 Aug 2006 8,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,847 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 XHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

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

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