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WU05 HJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,551 mi
Last recorded231,551 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 231,551 miles

Oil leak

body getting rusty

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear chassis getting rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2014 231,551 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

body getting rusty

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,978 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 1 Oct 2013 125,978 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,312 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s indecator glass missing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,312 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s indecator glass missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,221 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,221 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,333 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 HJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

WU05 HJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is WU05 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 HJE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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