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BJ55 RVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,878 mi
Last recorded248,878 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 248,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 237,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 220,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet release missing

parking brake release deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2014 220,854 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet release missing

parking brake release deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 200,017 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 200,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 170,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 170,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 161,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 161,232 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 248,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2010 248,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2009 139,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 29 Sep 2009 139,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,807 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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BJ55 RVK 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 60%.

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 RVK, 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 BJ55 RVK registered?

BJ55 RVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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