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WR55 UMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,831 mi
Last recorded182,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 182,831 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 182,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 176,086 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024
Fail 29 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery light on

Pass 6 Jun 2023 165,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 159,915 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 159,915 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 156,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 156,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 152,001 miles

front brake pads just starting to get low

front prop shaft joint worn

Fail 9 Aug 2019 152,001 miles

front brake pads just starting to get low

front prop shaft joint worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres badly worn on edges strong advise

noise from both front top suspension mounts

parking brake lever travel

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,233 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Towbar component slightly damaged wiring (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 133,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Towbar component slightly damaged wiring (6.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 125,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,250 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 115,286 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,861 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 UMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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