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BJ55 RVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 162,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,403 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 133,349 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s sliding door inop

Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,129 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,320 miles

n/s mirror cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 94,814 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,821 miles

Oil leak

both front discs worn

offside mirror cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,944 miles

Oil leak

o/s door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,635 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 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

BJ55 RVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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