MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification fowling on pipe (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fowling rear drive shaft (4.11 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp loose (4.1.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks .oil trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
engine oil leaks .oil trays fitted
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Both headlamps on limits and adjusters inoperative
Service wear to front brake discs
Slight freeplay in steering felt at wheel
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
has crack in windscreen outside sweaped area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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WV05 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV05 DWU, 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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WV05 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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