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WV05 YTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,699 mi
Last recorded172,699 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 YTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 172,699 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tail Gate Corroded But Not Affecting Vehicle Structure

Pass 13 Nov 2013 144,475 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's worn

Fail 13 Nov 2013 144,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's worn

Pass 1 Sep 2012 119,199 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 146,042 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall

off side steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,546 miles

o/s rack gaiter twisted

rear brake discs poor condition

screw in o/s front tyre

front wiper blades poor condition

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

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system condition poor

Fail 22 Jul 2010 91,546 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system condition poor

front wiper blades poor condition

o/s rack gaiter twisted

rear brake discs poor condition

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,151 miles

bad cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear light unit damaged

offside steering rack boot poor condition

rear brake discs and pads worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2009 74,151 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bad cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear light unit damaged

offside steering rack boot poor condition

rear brake discs and pads worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,826 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 55,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

WV05 YTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is WV05 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 YTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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