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BJ55 DUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

172,251 mi
Last recorded172,251 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 172,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 172,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 170,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 170,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 168,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 168,128 miles

Steering system excessively rough Lower Column UJ Tight? (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer Shoulder split 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 165,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 165,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill By jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 163,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 163,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 155,912 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 155,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 152,915 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 152,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,219 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 148,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,512 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 127,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,543 miles

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to front brake pipes under bonett

Fail 19 Nov 2013 111,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion to front brake pipes under bonett

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,983 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 100,983 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,055 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,478 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 65,478 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BJ55 DUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 BJ55 DUV, 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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BJ55 DUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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