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BG55 BZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 72,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 67,163 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody undersealed

Fail 10 May 2023 67,163 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2022 66,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 66,133 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,803 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,702 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,762 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,750 miles

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

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 BZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

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

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