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WU55 KWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,311 mi
Last recorded252,311 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 252,311 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 252,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 237,062 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has excessive movement in upper bush

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 225,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and bulb loose (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 225,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored because of pads (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system excessively rough Judders badly when turning (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and bulb loose (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 206,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 188,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 188,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 166,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 166,486 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

rear centre seatbelt catch cover insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,353 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 144,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 136,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,600 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a lot of movement at foot pedal operated foot brake before brake application

Fail 29 Sep 2011 123,682 miles

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

a lot of movement at foot park brake before brake application

nearside front headlamp condensation present

nearside rear number plate light slighty dull

Pass 29 Sep 2011 123,682 miles

a lot of movement at foot park brake before brake application

nearside front headlamp condensation present

nearside rear number plate light slighty dull

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,332 miles

. STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER SECTION

.. alot of movement in handbrake foot control before brake application

.. condensation in offside/nearside front headlight

slight brake bind nearside/offside rear brake

Fail 21 Feb 2011 109,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

. STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER SECTION

.. alot of movement in handbrake foot control before brake application

.. condensation in offside/nearside front headlight

slight brake bind nearside/offside rear brake

Pass 11 Oct 2010 104,648 miles

. a lot of movement at hand-brake/foot control before brake application

.. nearside/*offside front brake discs slighty lipped

Fail 11 Oct 2010 104,648 miles

. a lot of movement at hand-brake/foot control before brake application

.. nearside/*offside front brake discs slighty lipped

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,082 miles

.. hand-brake pedal alot of movement before brake application

.. nearside front headlamp slight condensation inside lamp

.. nearside rear number plate light getting dull

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,082 miles

.. hand-brake pedal alot of movement before brake application

.. nearside front headlamp slight condensation inside lamp

.. nearside rear number plate light getting dull

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,410 miles

.. martin ... offside front tyre wearing on inner section advise change soon

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,414 miles

.... both rear tyres getting low in tread depth

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 22,589 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 22,561 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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