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WU55 KWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

271,300 mi
Last recorded271,300 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 271,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2024 271,210 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 23 Jan 2023 259,259 miles

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

N/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SMALL BLOW EXHAUST

UNDER BODY CORRODED BOTH OUTER SILL CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2023 259,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HEADLIGHTS DETERIORATED

N/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SMALL BLOW EXHAUST

UNDER BODY CORRODED BOTH OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,755 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 19 Jan 2022 154,651 miles

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

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Pass 10 Dec 2020 148,568 miles

BOTH REAR LEGS CORRODED

N/S/F MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 148,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

BOTH REAR LEGS CORRODED

N/S/F MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,979 miles

N/S MIRROR COVER MISSING

N/S/ OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,876 miles

N/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

N/S/MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,298 miles

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Fail 23 Jan 2018 128,298 miles

N/S SILL DAMAGED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,795 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,684 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 124,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,479 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2011 108,436 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Sep 2010 58,881 miles

front roll bar links fitted backwards ?

Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front roll bar links fitted backwards ?

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,933 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,770 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 KWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KWH, 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 KWH registered?

WU55 KWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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