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WV55 XJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

217,004 mi
Last recorded217,004 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 XJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 217,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 215,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 210,038 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 206,290 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 203,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 202,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 188,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 188,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 174,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 158,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 137,317 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,228 miles

SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN , REAR PADS WORN VERY CLOSE TO 1.5MM , LOW RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 120,649 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,153 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS AND DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Sep 2012 115,153 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR PADS AND DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,257 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn on edge but still has anti-slip

indicator stalk is slightly loose

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 7 Sep 2011 102,256 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn on edge but still has anti-slip

glow plug warning light stayed on

indicator stalk is slightly loose

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,493 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 60,837 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,837 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 XJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

WV55 XJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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