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WR55 GWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,064 mi
Last recorded183,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 183,064 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside tailight damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 May 2019 183,062 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position sliding door (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position tailgate (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside tailight damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2018 181,469 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front Subframe mounts corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to 1.6mm and has a nail in the tred

Nearside Rear light lens unit damaged

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2018 181,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2nd bonnet catch stiff

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

bonnet cable broken

corrosion to front suspension components

hi level stop light not working

Pass 18 May 2017 181,424 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

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

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

Offside Front door intermittent fault at closing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

bonnet pull broken

eml on

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2017 181,412 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front door intermittent fault at closing

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

bonnet pull broken

eml on

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2016 181,395 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 181,394 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 178,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 172,657 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 172,657 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 168,866 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 155,057 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit.bald on inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 128,656 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,022 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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WR55 GWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR55 GWC, 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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WR55 GWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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