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BL05 SBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

219,840 mi
Last recorded219,840 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 219,840 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 219,836 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 212,908 miles

Corrosion to both rear sills close to excessive

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 209,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Corrosion to offside rear jacking point

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 201,765 miles

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to offside front and rear chassis

Fail 13 Aug 2015 201,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight corrosion to offside front and rear chassis

Pass 13 Aug 2014 194,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 190,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 181,681 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 168,976 miles

Fuel tank showing signs of wetness no sign of leaks or drips seen.Advise investigation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 168,976 miles

Fuel tank showing signs of wetness no sign of leaks or drips seen.Advise investigation

Pass 19 Jun 2010 158,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 207,438 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 207,435 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in windscreen

damage to bodywork n/s

drivers side rear light lens broken

front brake pads worn low

passenger side wing mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 154,020 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre and worn on inner and outer edges.slight damage o/s/f .damage n/s/rear !.n/s/r light cracked.n/s/f and both rear jacking points missing.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 154,016 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre and worn on inner and outer edges.slight damage o/s/f .damage n/s/rear !.n/s/r light cracked.n/s/f and both rear jacking points missing.

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 SBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SBU, 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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BL05 SBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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