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BN55 AUM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,955 mi
Last recorded164,955 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 164,955 miles

Drivers seat worn

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,536 miles

Drivers door corroded

Drivers seat worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,641 miles

Drivers seat worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repair has been made to the centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,401 miles

Fuel tank damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 140,431 miles

Drivers seat worn

NS and OS brakehoses are perished

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 136,219 miles

Drivers seat worn

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 129,938 miles

Drivers seat is worn

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,887 miles

Drivers seat worn.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,045 miles

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

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

Rear diff seal leaking.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,043 miles

o/s/f sidemirror slightly cracked-front tyres on limit-o/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated-n/s/f d bush has slight movement-front brakes low-rear shocker lower bushes slightly detriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 110,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f sidemirror slightly cracked-front tyres on limit-o/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated-n/s/f d bush has slight movement-front brakes low-rear shocker lower bushes slightly detriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,414 miles

brake pad warning light in dash

osf wing mirror secured with tape

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 May 2011 54,500 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 54,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,940 miles

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

spare tyre deflated

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 AUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN55 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

BN55 AUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 AUM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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