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WU05 HFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,455 mi
Last recorded150,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 150,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 149,914 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear loading door (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position offside side loading door (6.4.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and offside front chassis outrigger (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven n/s/f 353kgf. o/s/f 237kgf (3.7.B.2)

Bottom of offside loading door corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear and offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

Rear loading door catch mechanism deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,878 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 145,878 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,637 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wing mirror cover missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2014 133,637 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wing mirror cover missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,436 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 124,436 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 111,551 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside mirror has been repaired with tape

offside headlight has condensation inside the lense

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly scored and corroding,nearside front tyre wearing.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 95,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,862 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WU05 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

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

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