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BL55 BLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,594 mi
Last recorded190,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 190,594 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 190,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 187,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

O/S N/S rear position lamps lens slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 187,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

O/S N/S rear position lamps lens slightly damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 184,208 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 184,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 288,299 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 173,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 167,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 167,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 167,009 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 157,367 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 157,367 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 141,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 141,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,982 miles

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

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

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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BL55 BLV 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 62.5%.

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 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 BL55 BLV, 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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BL55 BLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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