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BJ55 DWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,416 mi
Last recorded109,416 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,416 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,758 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,186 miles

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

n/s/r outer tyre edge worn

o/s/r outer tyre edge worn

Fail 2 Jul 2014 78,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre edge worn

o/s/r outer tyre edge worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,169 miles

n/s front tyre low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,462 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,462 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ55 DWE, 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 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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