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WU05 PUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 PUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,907 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,378 miles

Front BOTH FLEXI HOSES SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,365 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 46,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 33,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,691 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 7 Oct 2009 24,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 24,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,325 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 PUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 PUO?

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What year was WU05 PUO registered?

WU05 PUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is WU05 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 PUO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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