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WV05 VVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,434 mi
Last recorded190,434 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 190,434 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 190,434 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 180,788 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r coil spring rusty

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear middle seat buckle plastics broken (7.1.2 (d))

bottom boost pipe incorrectly fitted and leaking

n/s/r top reflector cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2021 180,725 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to front brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn and splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear n/s/r coil spring rusty

Offside Rear o/s/r coil spring rusty

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear middle seat buckle plastics broken (7.1.2 (d))

bottom boost pipe incorrectly fitted and leaking

front bumper held on with bungee

n/s/r top reflector cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,924 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has a screw in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 148,901 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front head unit loose in dash, likely to become dislodged

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 148,823 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak source of leak obscured by engine covers, excessive leak in bay likely to affect driver/ passengers (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front head unit loose in dash, likely to become dislodged

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,250 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Oil leak from gearbox ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,228 miles

Centre Front Inner Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Centre Rear Oil leak Rear diff oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2015 123,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,819 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,606 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

steering wheel cover coming away from wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,566 miles

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

front and rear discs below manufactures min limit

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 49,804 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 49,804 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 38,290 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 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

WV05 VVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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