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WU05 PKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour boh (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 52,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,317 miles

Nearside & offside rear indicators faded

Nearside front link-bar dust cover split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,469 miles

brake wear indicator light on.

front brake pads wearing thin.

offside and nearside front flexy brake hoses perished.

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,055 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,253 miles

excessive parking brake travel.

MEAN VALUE 1.19

ZERO DRIFT 0.25

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,455 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

reserve travel on parking brake

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 PKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

WU05 PKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is WU05 PKE safe to buy?

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