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WU55 KUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,569 mi
Last recorded178,569 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 178,569 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 178,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 173,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 173,932 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury o/s/r, corner and n/s r wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure fouling drive shaft o/s/r (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side reapeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) excessive in and out movement at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 168,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 168,832 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 163,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 163,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 158,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 152,474 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 152,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 146,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 138,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2010 134,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 119,479 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 KUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU55 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

WU55 KUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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