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BN55 ATX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,263 mi
Last recorded241,263 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 241,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rails / suspension components have surface corrosion

front tyres worn heavily on edges & cuts in tyres but cord not exposed

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2018 241,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & traction control (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rails / suspension components have surface corrosion

front tyres worn heavily on edges & cuts in tyres but cord not exposed

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2017 213,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 183,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 183,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s n/s rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 155,244 miles

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

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2015 155,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 127,329 miles

corrosion on vehicle underside

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2013 127,328 miles

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

corrosion on vehicle underside

nail o/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,015 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 3 Nov 2012 122,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,291 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,305 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,114 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,016 miles

advise n/s rear tyre

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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BN55 ATX 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 66.7%.

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 BN55 ATX, 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 BN55 ATX registered?

BN55 ATX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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