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WV05 VVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,490 mi
Last recorded189,490 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 VVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 189,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 189,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 25 Mar 2011 161,499 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Fail 25 Mar 2011 161,499 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 121,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,470 miles

Both front brake discs worn with deep "lips" on both edges

Condensation inside nearside headlamp glass

Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit 2mm left on inner edge 195/65 R 16 C

Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,325 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

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 VVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

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

Is WV05 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 VVS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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