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BD55 XZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

275,249 mi
Last recorded275,249 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 275,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has scrubbed edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 275,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section (7.1.2)

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section, to rear of subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has scrubbed edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 264,934 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 264,933 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 255,737 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH AT 3.0MM

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SPARE TYRE DEFFECTIVE

Fail 6 Oct 2015 255,737 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR MOUNTING.[.OUTRIGGER SECTION] (2.4.A.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH AT 3.0MM

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SPARE TYRE DEFFECTIVE

Pass 14 Oct 2014 247,284 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 247,284 miles

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

both front Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 241,957 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle missing

clutch not clearing /gear selection poor

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

fuel cap flap loose

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroding on edges

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2013 241,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle missing

clutch not clearing /gear selection poor

drivers seat belt catch cover missing

fuel cap flap loose

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroding on edges

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2012 224,909 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 223,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 196,613 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 162,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 122,546 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 XZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XZF, 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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BD55 XZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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