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WU05 HCF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,281 mi
Last recorded103,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside inner sill / outrigger heavily corroded

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill / outrigger heavily corroded

Offside parking brake low effort

possible injector leak

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 92,813 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,925 miles

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

parking brake, OS, reduced performance

underside panels and body panels affected by corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 91,233 miles

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

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Several body/door panels corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,747 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 89,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,699 miles

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

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,634 miles

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

Service parking brake, only just passed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS and NS front outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 81,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective OS and NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Service parking brake, only just passed.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS and NS front outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake,OS, reduced performance

Rear of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,461 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,445 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake, reduced performance

Pass 11 May 2011 76,452 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,013 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,558 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,203 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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WU05 HCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WU05 HCF, 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 WU05 HCF registered?

WU05 HCF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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