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BN55 AVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,446 mi
Last recorded171,446 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 AVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 171,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

headlights condition

nearside parking brake effort

rear and offside front brake pipes slightly rusted

Fail 15 May 2020 171,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlights condition

nearside parking brake effort

rear and offside front brake pipes slightly rusted

Pass 2 May 2019 164,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

drivers door badly corroded on lower part

Fail 2 May 2019 164,732 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section fouling offside drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

drivers door badly corroded on lower part

Pass 23 Apr 2018 156,998 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 156,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,745 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 148,723 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,291 miles

windscreen damaged out side swept area.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 133,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen damaged out side swept area.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 124,441 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 121,575 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 121,575 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 115,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,663 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN55 AVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

BN55 AVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BN55 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 AVK shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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