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BG55 UKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

176,886 mi
Last recorded176,886 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 176,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 176,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 174,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 174,931 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens cracked (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 167,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight lens tarnished. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight lens tarnished. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 158,596 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 158,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL SPLIT .SEVERELY UNDER INFLATED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative BELT BROKEN (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 151,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

minor damage to nearside rear light unit lens.

nearside door mirror,outer casing is missing.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 151,700 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

minor damage to nearside rear light unit lens.

nearside door mirror,outer casing is missing.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 147,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,928 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 138,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 138,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 128,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

Fail 9 Feb 2012 128,413 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 117,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 87,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,512 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 87,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear 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 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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