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BL05 HZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,700 mi
Last recorded197,700 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 197,700 miles

Nearside Rear Disc guard missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Center out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Inner And outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner And outer sill but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 197,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Center out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Inner And outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Disc guard missing

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

Offside Front Out rigger but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner And outer sill but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 197,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Nearside Outrigger corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Discs guard defedctive

Offside Inner and outer sills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Offside Outrigger corroded but not in any prescribed areas

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 190,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 188,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 179,294 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 179,289 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 171,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 171,874 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken O/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 160,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 151,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 142,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,708 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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BL05 HZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL05 HZD, 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 BL05 HZD registered?

BL05 HZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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