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BN55 AVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,281 mi
Last recorded218,281 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 218,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 215,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 211,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 207,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 203,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 198,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 194,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 188,371 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 182,196 miles

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

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 18 May 2018 182,196 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2017 172,814 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 163,108 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 163,106 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 151,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 149,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 149,253 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,788 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 144,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,891 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,951 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 110,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 77,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 AVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 AVE?

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What year was BN55 AVE registered?

BN55 AVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is BN55 AVE safe to buy?

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