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WR55 XYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,374 mi
Last recorded143,374 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 143,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 143,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2025 133,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 120,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 119,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 112,096 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2020 112,096 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,863 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,523 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,094 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,893 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 85,353 miles

advise nearside rear tyre sidewall is showing signs of kirbing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,785 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,371 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 XYV 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 81.8%.

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 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR55 XYV registered?

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

Is WR55 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 XYV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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