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WR05 YTW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

271,816 mi
Last recorded271,816 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 271,816 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not checked due to nearside brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion starting under vehicle

engine warning lamp on pre 1st July 2008

Pass 18 Nov 2024 270,502 miles

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

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

corrosion starting under and around vehicle .

Pass 22 Nov 2023 267,483 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion starting under and around vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2023 267,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

corrosion starting under and around vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2022 260,591 miles

Corrosion to rear sills, not considered excessive

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis leg/engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 253,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre 15 years old

Rear inner sills corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2020 248,936 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 232,431 miles

Central Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked /perished

Front Wipers blades start smearing

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracked /perished

Pass 25 May 2018 216,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 199,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 182,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 160,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 143,252 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND SIDEWALLS PERISHED .OK AT MOT

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .OK AT MOT

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,370 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 121,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 110,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 110,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 86,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,671 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,540 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 YTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

WR05 YTW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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