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WX05 XWY

2005 Mercedes Minibus

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,088 mi
Last recorded194,088 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Minibus129,265 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XWY
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 194,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

second glass hammer missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,637 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2012 146,630 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F side light dim

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 129,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

need to push hard on horn button for operation.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,065 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 83,524 miles

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

baffles loose in silencer

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,909 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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WX05 XWY is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX05 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 XWY registered?

WX05 XWY is a 2005 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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