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WV55 GXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

204,345 mi
Last recorded204,345 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 204,345 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 194,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 194,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 191,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 191,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 189,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 114,463 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,313 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 104,840 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 102,086 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 102,086 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,288 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,695 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 50,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,360 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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WV55 GXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WV55 GXW, 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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WV55 GXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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