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BG55 BZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,111 mi
Last recorded94,111 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 91,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,086 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,246 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,549 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,963 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both long front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,867 miles

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

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,074 miles

all brake pipes greased

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside headlamp poor beam

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 2x rear (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 86,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low 2x (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside headlamp poor beam

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion 2x rear (6.1.A.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,614 miles

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

some underbody rust

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,647 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,593 miles

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

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

n/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,489 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,041 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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BG55 BZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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