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BJ55 LPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,913 mi
Last recorded157,913 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 157,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 141,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,286 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 84,661 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2007 84,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,300 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has alot of movement

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 LPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 LPL registered?

BJ55 LPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BJ55 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 LPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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