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WU55 OCK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

361,125 mi
Last recorded361,125 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 361,125 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jaking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 351,365 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Outer sill damage

engine management light on

spare tyre missing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 351,364 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Outer sill damage

engine management light on

spare tyre missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 206,820 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Centre seat belt receiver defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 206,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Centre seat belt receiver defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 195,885 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

hi-level brake light not working

offside rear and both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2015 195,885 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside mirror body (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

hi-level brake light not working

offside rear and both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 186,960 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 186,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 174,146 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp broken

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,256 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 163,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,057 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2011 150,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 123,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,309 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 OCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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