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WV05 ZRN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,574 mi
Last recorded103,574 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 103,574 miles

headlamps require polishing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside loading door will not open

Oil leak ()

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Fail 10 Oct 2016 101,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside loading door will not open

Oil leak ()

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

Rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and breaking up

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,079 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,078 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,401 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,771 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,644 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,493 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 ZRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

WV05 ZRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is WV05 ZRN safe to buy?

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