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WU55 KWC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

259,749 mi
Last recorded259,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 259,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 249,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 248,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 245,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring has electrical wiring cable tied to spring

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on brakes check out ok

parking brake just met legal requirement needs adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jul 2021 245,327 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring has electrical wiring cable tied to spring

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on brakes check out ok

parking brake just met legal requirement needs adjustment or repair

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 243,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 238,314 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 229,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 217,878 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 205,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 183,071 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 184,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 175,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 161,093 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 161,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 145,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 123,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,768 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

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 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWC, 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 WU55 KWC?

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What year was WU55 KWC registered?

WU55 KWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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