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WU05 HGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

225,342 mi
Last recorded225,342 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 225,342 miles

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

a lot of chassis welding carried out

Fail 17 Jan 2024 225,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

a lot of chassis welding carried out

Pass 7 Sep 2022

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 212,105 miles

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

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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 212,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 205,644 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been covered in underseal preventing a full visual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 205,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been covered in underseal preventing a full visual (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 205,643 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 205,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 199,790 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 122,042 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 196,400 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 196,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 186,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 184,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 176,002 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 170,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 166,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres worn on edges & close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2015 166,606 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres worn on edges & close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 162,635 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 162,635 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 157,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 157,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 152,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 152,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 143,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 143,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,770 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,578 miles

offside front tyre inner eghe worn

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,414 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 HGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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

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