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WU55 KWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,110 mi
Last recorded193,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 193,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 187,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 183,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay from abs pump to n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 178,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from abs unit to n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from abs unit to o/s front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust joint rusty

o/s front mirror cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2016 178,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure fouling on shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from abs unit to n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe from abs unit to o/s front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

center exhaust joint rusty

o/s front mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight dampness on steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2014 159,658 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 159,655 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

all rear seats and belts removed from vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,688 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 118,688 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play at fixing

o/s/f steering arm has slioght play at fixing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 91,823 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 91,823 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,425 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 KWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KWD, 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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WU55 KWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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