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WR05 LCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

419,476 mi
Last recorded419,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 419,476 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 411,981 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 397,880 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 379,307 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 147,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 363,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 357,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 194,847 miles

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

Nearside Front deteriorating on sidewalls

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt allseats

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 191,700 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

general under body corrosion

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 189,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 189,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 179,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 179,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 169,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 159,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 153,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 153,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 143,260 miles

Bonnet pull handle broken and cable frayed

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

Chassis rails corroding

Engine management lamp staying illuminated

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside front and offside rear driveshafts corroding

White corrosion appearing on brake pipes at ABS pump

Windscreen damaged to zone A but outside of wiper blade arc

Fail 11 Aug 2011 143,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet pull handle broken and cable frayed

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

Chassis rails corroding

Engine management lamp staying illuminated

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside front and offside rear driveshafts corroding

White corrosion appearing on brake pipes at ABS pump

Windscreen damaged to zone A but outside of wiper blade arc

Pass 26 Jul 2010 123,818 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 75,183 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 LCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LCK, 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 WR05 LCK registered?

WR05 LCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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