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BG55 YJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 143,242 miles

Central Rear brake light disconnected

Front both front brake hoses perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 8 Feb 2017 143,240 miles

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

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

Central Rear brake light disconnected

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front brake hoses perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,129 miles

Centre Rear brake light disconnected

Front both brake hoses starting to perish

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on sides

Offside Rear part of reflector missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 134,129 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear brake light disconnected

Front both brake hoses starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre worn on sides

Offside Rear part of reflector missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 124,051 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake discs look in poor condition

center rear stop light has been disconnected

drivers side mirror cracked

part of offside rear reflector missing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake discs look in poor condition

center rear stop light has been disconnected

drivers side mirror cracked

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,362 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,317 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 96,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,086 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 81,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

BG55 YJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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