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WU55 EOL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

278,305 mi
Last recorded278,305 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 278,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 278,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 262,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 254,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 254,025 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Brake warning lamp on dashboard illuminated

Door open warning lamp illuminated

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 251,598 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged cracked (6.7.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge

o/s mirror glass cracked (just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 242,018 miles

diff area moist

slight play in o/s and n/s tie rod ends

Fail 25 Oct 2016 242,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

diff area moist

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

slight play in o/s and n/s tie rod ends

Pass 9 Apr 2016 237,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 237,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 226,039 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 225,949 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight perish (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear nails in tyre edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 210,328 miles

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

front disc sligthly worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s number light len missing

o/s/f steering gaiter slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear washer insufficient

Pass 11 Oct 2014 193,879 miles

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

brake anti-slip slightly worn

front disc slightly worn

o/s/f steering gaiter twisted

rear washer insufficient

rear wiper slightly split

Fail 11 Oct 2014 193,879 miles

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

rear washer insufficient

rear wiper slightly split

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

brake anti-slip slightly worn

front disc slightly worn

o/s/f steering gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 184,397 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 184,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 169,338 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,555 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2013 151,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2012 131,538 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 131,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 118,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 106,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f wing mirrows is slightly damaged but not effecting the rear view

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 94,098 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,258 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 16 Nov 2009 82,258 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

parking brake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,899 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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WU55 EOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 WU55 EOL, 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 WU55 EOL registered?

WU55 EOL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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