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BG55 BYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,756 mi
Last recorded155,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 155,756 miles

underside corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 152,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 146,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,397 miles

bushes starting to perish

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2014 130,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,017 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,640 miles

"rattle" from offside rear wheel

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 118,640 miles

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

"rattle" from offside rear wheel

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,173 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 106,173 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,585 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BG55 BYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG55 BYZ, 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 BG55 BYZ registered?

BG55 BYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is BG55 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 BYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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