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WU54 DYV

2005 Mercedes Minibus

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,864 mi
Last recorded174,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Minibus129,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 DYV
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 174,864 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 174,541 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 169,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 16,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 167,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 163,558 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 163,558 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen refit headlight bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 160,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 160,449 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 156,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 156,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 142,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 142,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2015 135,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 127,780 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 103,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,560 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven ware / tracking off waring on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 68,763 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 68,763 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,470 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,962 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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WU54 DYV is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 129,265 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU54 DYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU54 DYV registered?

WU54 DYV is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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