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WU55 NWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,531 mi
Last recorded211,531 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 211,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 202,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 190,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half going to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer siil to inners covered in mud cement dirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheel arch to rear quater also covered in mud dirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 190,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm fractured play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 184,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under side corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 166,055 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 165,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 151,594 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 151,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 136,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 136,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside upper strut bearing rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2016 123,531 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak

underside starting to corrode

Fail 27 Feb 2016 122,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear shock absorbers weak

underside starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 109,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s & o/s sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,187 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,308 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,856 miles

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 16 Dec 2010 68,800 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 51,997 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 May 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 NWZ, 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 NWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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