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WU55 KWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,968 mi
Last recorded135,968 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 135,968 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses severely detioriated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bodywork damage down both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,032 miles

body trim damaged missing nsr

bumper end cap missing nsr

slight roughness in front struts top mounts

slight roughness in steering

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front tyres scrubbing inner edges esp os

Pass 12 Aug 2023 127,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Jul 2020 185,611 miles

forward propshaft uj joints becoming worn

headlamp lenses tarnishing slightly reducing beam image

Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 160,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 160,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,126 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft No 2 uj worn and slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,787 miles

minor fuel leak from fuel filter unions

Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

minor fuel leak from fuel filter unions

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 74,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,870 miles

Front tyres beginning to perish

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S wiper split

O/S/R coil spring loose when vehicle jacked

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 61,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre close to markers/ wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,418 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,418 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2010 40,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2009 31,781 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,781 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 KWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KWZ, 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

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What year was WU55 KWZ registered?

WU55 KWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is WU55 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 KWZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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