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BG55 BZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 102,632 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear inner/outer sills slightly corroded & covered with underseal

Fail 3 May 2024 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear inner & outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has free travel adjustment may be required

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,201 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 97,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers jump across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers jump across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded but not covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded but not coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 50,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,381 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,254 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,507 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 24,507 miles

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

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 BZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

BG55 BZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 BZE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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