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WV55 RSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,050 miles

EML Light on.

Fuel pipe corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,232 miles

Brake pads warning light on.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,231 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 143,237 miles

brake warning light on dash

nearside rear seat belt damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearsise rear seat stork cover missing

srs light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,340 miles

bonnet catch broken

headlights full of condensation

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Air suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,822 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 RSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV55 RSU, 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 WV55 RSU registered?

WV55 RSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is WV55 RSU safe to buy?

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