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BJ05 MSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,860 mi
Last recorded171,860 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 171,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 171,860 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2015 171,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 164,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 155,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 158,300 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 158,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,733 miles

brake pedal slightly creeps

Fail 24 Feb 2011 134,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pedal slightly creeps

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,261 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 124,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 105,552 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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BJ05 MSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 BJ05 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

BJ05 MSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BJ05 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 MSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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