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WV05 VVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,147 mi
Last recorded160,147 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 160,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s (outer) and o/s (inner) edges (5.2.3 (e))

condensation front headlamps

Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,178 miles

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

Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, offside & nearside, lower, as pipes join to flexi hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, as pipes join to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,370 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,346 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes bin greased

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,138 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,838 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 90,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,490 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,487 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,821 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 VVN 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 87.5%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

WV05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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