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WU05 PPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,382 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,515 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,999 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,223 miles

steering has a slight knock

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,692 miles

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

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

knock from steering system

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,905 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 44,905 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 35,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,550 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 PPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPF, 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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How do I check the history of WU05 PPF?

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What year was WU05 PPF registered?

WU05 PPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WU05 PPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 PPF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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