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WR55 XTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,298 mi
Last recorded177,298 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 177,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 165,548 miles

bonnet pull broken

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

door open warning lamp illuminated on dash

head lamp lens's deteriorated/beam images very poor

near side head lamp loose

off side rear wheel rim damaged

parking brake pull release damaged

rear lamp lens's damaged

various body damage/rust

Fail 5 Feb 2021 165,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone, front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear lamp lens's damaged

various body damage/rust

bonnet pull broken

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

door open warning lamp illuminated on dash

head lamp lens's deteriorated/beam images very poor

near side head lamp loose

off side rear wheel rim damaged

parking brake pull release damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2020 157,621 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,975 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 152,969 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet wont open during test (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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 N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 145,846 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

bonnet pull brocken

Fail 12 Jan 2018 145,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

bonnet pull brocken

Pass 13 Jan 2017 136,874 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside side door damaged

parking brake peddle rubber missing

Fail 12 Jan 2017 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside side door damaged

cannot open bonnet

parking brake peddle rubber missing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,071 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition barrel [switch] insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2016 124,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ignition barrel [switch] insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,736 miles

front and rear pads appear low

park brake travel long

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,726 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear pads appear low

park brake travel long

Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 94,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,672 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 79,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,771 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 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

WR55 XTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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