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WV05 DWX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,143 mi
Last recorded180,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 DWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 180,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Oct 2018 206,454 miles

corrosion to underside inc brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 158,565 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 144,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 132,355 miles

some wear in front anti-roll bar inner bushes

Fail 24 May 2013 132,355 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some wear in front anti-roll bar inner bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 120,418 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 120,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 110,631 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 110,631 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 102,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 102,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre punctured and under-inflated

parking brake nearing the point of having no reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,205 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 72,204 miles

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

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

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

warning pad light on dash, outa pads o.k but inner pad not visible.

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 DWX 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 WV05 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

WV05 DWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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