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BN55 AUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

237,943 mi
Last recorded237,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 237,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 227,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 218,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 213,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 208,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at front around clip fixing please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from flexy hoses to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 208,040 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding both sides note wheel bearings not tested (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides note wheel bearings not tested (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to max limit please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at front around clip fixing please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from flexy hoses to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 197,656 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at front around clip fixings please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on rock test please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,331 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 178,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

hand brake test only just passed for weight of vehicle please keep checked

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 155,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut very near to cords advise renew a s a p

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cut very near to cords advise renew a s a p

Fail 1 Dec 2014 155,224 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded near mounting and rubber split please keep checked

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut very near to cords advise renew a s a p

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cut very near to cords advise renew a s a p

Pass 14 Nov 2013 134,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 117,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,383 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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BN55 AUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AUP, 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 AUP registered?

BN55 AUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is BN55 AUP safe to buy?

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