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WR05 OFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,625 mi
Last recorded186,625 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 186,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 179,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 179,384 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 163,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 143,283 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 143,283 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,414 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFF AND NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFF AND NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2015 105,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 105,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 96,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,514 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 73,901 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 50,417 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on both sides of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,483 miles

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

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 OFA 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 78.9%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

WR05 OFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 OFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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