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WR55 GWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,192 mi
Last recorded162,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,192 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to pin point due to other leaks around area. (2.1.5 (a))

brake pad warning light is on.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 162,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt does not retract readily as it should. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire poss arounf fuel filter AREA cant be certain due to fuel everywhere. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unable to pin point due to other leaks around area. (2.1.5 (a))

brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 18 May 2018 151,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 148,304 miles

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

body work corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2017 148,304 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body work corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2016 143,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 143,348 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 134,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 134,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 124,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,967 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,558 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,301 miles

o/s door mirror lense cracked

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 GWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWU, 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 WR55 GWU registered?

WR55 GWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is WR55 GWU safe to buy?

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