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WU05 PMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,350 mi
Last recorded191,350 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 191,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 191,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 175,858 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 157,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 157,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 152,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 152,345 miles

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

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 137,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 137,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 175,973 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 175,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,974 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 PMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

WU05 PMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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