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WU55 NXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,195 mi
Last recorded154,195 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 NXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 149,680 miles

sills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 149,674 miles

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,637 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 145,637 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 141,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,028 miles

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

n/s inner sill holed, not in prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,208 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated with some blows

some brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 112,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front and rear chassis corroding near suspension mountings

Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,275 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 91,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,912 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 75,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 68,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,655 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 NXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

WU55 NXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WU55 NXR safe to buy?

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