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BJ54 VZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

9,708 mi
Last recorded9,708 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 9,708 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost row ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 9,457 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 9,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 8,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 8,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,504 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 8,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 8,211 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 7,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 6,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,401 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 5,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 3,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 3,039 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 2,410 miles

slight scuffing to screen in zone *b* swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2010 2,252 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 2,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,136 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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BJ54 VZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BJ54 VZT, 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 BJ54 VZT registered?

BJ54 VZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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