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WV55 RTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,821 mi
Last recorded197,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 197,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 197,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 194,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 158,493 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn/pitted

oil leak

rear differential seal leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,073 miles

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

car tested in wet weather

diesel smell under bonnet, but no visible signs of leak

front brake discs worn

front jack pads mounting area corroded

wipers worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,080 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

rear seats not installed

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible signs of leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 148,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake wear light on

rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 148,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake wear light on

rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 144,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

major oil leak

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 140,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 136,010 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 134,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 123,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 118,953 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 RTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

WV55 RTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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