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WR05 HTG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,957 mi
Last recorded101,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 HTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,957 miles

Front jacking points corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,237 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 87,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 87,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,637 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 81,637 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,946 miles

both front indicators discoloured

emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,884 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Indicator/wiper stalk slighty insecure

n/s wing repeater damaged

o/s number plate light out

slight scratches in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front brake hoses slightly perished

Indicator/wiper stalk slighty insecure

n/s wing repeater damaged

o/s number plate light out

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,397 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,785 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 52,785 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,396 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,063 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,483 miles

front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,791 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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WR05 HTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WR05 HTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR05 HTG?

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What year was WR05 HTG registered?

WR05 HTG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is WR05 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 HTG shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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