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BD55 UVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 102,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,980 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside mirror arm taped up for support

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2017 95,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside mirror arm taped up for support

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror taped up for support

Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,795 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror taped up for support

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 82,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,966 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 67,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,879 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,477 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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BD55 UVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD55 UVW, 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 BD55 UVW registered?

BD55 UVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is BD55 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 UVW shows 21 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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