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WU05 POH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,991 mi
Last recorded181,991 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 181,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 178,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 178,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 170,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats removed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 161,729 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 160,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 160,100 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 155,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 148,703 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,502 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 127,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,336 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate feded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,882 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 POH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 POH, 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 POH registered?

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

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