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WU55 KWM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,897 mi
Last recorded187,897 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 187,897 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced &offside outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 182,747 miles

Nearside Lower outer cill slight scabby/corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower outer cill slight scabby/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 189,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut brearing slightly worn

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 185,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut brearing slightly worn

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 179,237 miles

headlights slightly clouded but beam image still visible

Pass 11 Oct 2016 174,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advance and general corrosion to underside of vehicle

high level stop light not working

poor beam pattern and light output from both headlamps

Pass 16 Oct 2015 167,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

damage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre

damage to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

high level stop light not working

poor beam patterns from both headlamps

Fail 12 Oct 2015 167,831 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

damage to outer wall of n/s/r tyre

damage to outer wall of o/s/f tyre

high level stop light not working

poor beam patterns from both headlamps

Pass 21 Oct 2014 158,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 152,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

EXCESS WEAR TO PROP SHAFT UJ

Fail 15 Oct 2013 152,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

EXCESS WEAR TO PROP SHAFT UJ

Pass 11 Oct 2012 143,297 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S DOOR MIRROR

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 20%

Pass 21 Oct 2011 132,025 miles

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 131,945 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE

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

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

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 118,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 103,397 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,184 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET BUT NO VISABLE LEAKS

Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET BUT NO VISABLE LEAKS

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 KWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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