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WV05 DWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,991 mi
Last recorded226,991 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 226,991 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 226,379 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 224,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 224,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp loose (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 224,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 76,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 358,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 221,345 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 218,333 miles

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 ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 218,333 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 207,265 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 206,976 miles

engine oil leaks .oil trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 206,968 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 205,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 205,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 176,439 miles

Both headlamps on limits and adjusters inoperative

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight freeplay in steering felt at wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,404 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

has crack in windscreen outside sweaped area

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,002 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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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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What year was WV05 DWU registered?

WV05 DWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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