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WV05 LBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 90,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole developing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills/chassis legs advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 90,254 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and outer chassis rails have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 88,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and outer chassis rails have advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,242 miles

corrosion sills and outer chassis rails

Pass 12 May 2020 84,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,418 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both begun to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

no. plate lamps deteriorated/dirty internally

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,072 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,954 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,954 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,590 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,596 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 LBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

WV05 LBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 LBK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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