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WR55 WGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,038 mi
Last recorded175,038 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 175,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 175,006 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 170,390 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2013 170,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs pitted

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

front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 148,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2012 148,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2011 127,266 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,896 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 WGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

WR55 WGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 December 2005.

Is WR55 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 WGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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