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WV05 DVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,887 mi
Last recorded198,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 DVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 198,887 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 198,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 159,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 115,362 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 115,362 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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WV05 DVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV05 DVP, 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 WV05 DVP registered?

WV05 DVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is WV05 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 DVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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