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WV05 VBL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,261 mi
Last recorded123,261 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

knock from steering column no visible wear

Pass 29 May 2025 119,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle smoking slightly

Fail 21 May 2025 119,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 15 May 2024 115,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 22 May 2023 180,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both outer side sills corroded

general corrosion to underside

vehicle smoking slightly

Pass 23 May 2022 176,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps deteriorated

slight knock from steering universal joint/rack

Pass 17 May 2021 171,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 164,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2019 98,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 May 2018 93,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 May 2017 87,263 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 May 2016 79,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 May 2015 116,735 miles

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Fail 14 May 2015 116,735 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 16 May 2014 64,817 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 24 May 2013 57,177 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2012 49,898 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 20 May 2011 41,824 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 May 2010 33,942 miles

o/s mirror cracked

parking brake has long travel

Pass 27 May 2009 27,984 miles

offside side mirror is cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 21,648 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 VBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

WV05 VBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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