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WV55 RUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,582 mi
Last recorded186,582 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 186,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 162,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 162,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 135,503 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 135,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2008 112,588 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 RUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WV55 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

WV55 RUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is WV55 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 RUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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