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WP54 ZRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,154 mi
Last recorded195,154 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 ZRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 195,154 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 173,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides lights lens cracked

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 173,563 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides lights lens cracked

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 173,538 miles

Emissions not tested fan belt stripped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside sliding door rusty and holed

Pass 7 Jul 2017 169,542 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 169,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 165,003 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 164,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 157,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 149,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 149,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 143,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 142,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 135,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 128,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,053 miles

front discs wearing inner face

Fail 19 Jun 2010 118,818 miles

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

front discs wearing inner face

Pass 10 Jul 2009 109,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WP54 ZRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WP54 ZRF, 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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WP54 ZRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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