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WU05 HHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,660 mi
Last recorded11,660 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 11,660 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all four brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2018 11,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all four brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2018 116,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light to (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

off side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

parking brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,314 miles

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

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

body of vehicle corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear of exhaust corroded

stone chip in front screen

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

body of vehicle corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear of exhaust corroded

stone chip in front screen

Pass 5 Dec 2015 108,009 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall and punctured

offside front brake disc corroded

smell of exhaust fumes inside cab

Fail 5 Dec 2015 108,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses cracked

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall and punctured

offside front brake disc corroded

smell of exhaust fumes inside cab

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,804 miles

coolent bottle slight leak

front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and punctured

rear exhaust corroded on joint

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,983 miles

front brake hoses cracked

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,937 miles

all four tyres on 2mm on edges

front brake hoses starting to crack

front wipers smearing screen

no reverse light

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,661 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,778 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 HHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

WU05 HHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 HHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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