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WR55 UNG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,315 mi
Last recorded154,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 154,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around jacking point both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch covered heavily with underseal traces of filler found

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

jacking point and underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front link bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,692 miles

advise slight play felt in steering column coupling

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

advise slight play felt in steering column coupling

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 101,608 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,535 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 93,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,580 miles

N/S SIDE DOOR MECHANISM FAULTY.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,898 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,423 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 UNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

WR55 UNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is WR55 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 UNG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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