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WU55 KVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

332,420 mi
Last recorded332,420 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 332,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long hand brake travel

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 318,613 miles

exhaust corroded

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 299,500 miles

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

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,113 miles

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

both head lamp lenses poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 280,011 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 280,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Sep 2011 250,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake disc poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2011 250,870 miles

front brake disc poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2010 218,589 miles

rear exhaust after rear box heavily corroded and cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2010 218,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust after rear box heavily corroded and cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 175,076 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 175,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,208 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 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

WU55 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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