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BJ05 MRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,720 mi
Last recorded177,720 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 177,720 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 177,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 171,902 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 171,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 167,534 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 167,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 162,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 140,010 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2016 140,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,277 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,009 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 128,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 126,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 124,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,173 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,140 miles

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

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

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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BJ05 MRY 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 71.4%.

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 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 BJ05 MRY, 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 BJ05 MRY registered?

BJ05 MRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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