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WV05 UOM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,682 mi
Last recorded179,682 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 UOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 179,682 miles

Front lower sub frame mounting corroded both side

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches are corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 168,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear sliding door corroded on bottom

Oil leak ()

Rear rear wheel arches rusting / corroding on both o/s & n/s

Pass 6 Sep 2016 151,827 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 151,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 133,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,965 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Low tone horn inop

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

Offside rear seat base slightly insecure

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

outside casing incomplete on front center seat belt buckle.buckle operation not affected

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,029 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,057 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 UOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

WV05 UOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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