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WV55 ZWX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,537 mi
Last recorded192,537 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 192,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 190,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 190,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 188,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 181,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked but not showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked but not showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 181,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked but not showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked but not showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 175,307 miles

Front Steering top mounts noisy

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2020 172,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Head lamp slighty fuzzy aim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight roughness in steering top mounts (lock to lock)

Pass 12 Sep 2019 167,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 151,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 143,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,033 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 114,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,108 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,018 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,018 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,060 miles

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

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

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 ZWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

WV55 ZWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 ZWX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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