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BN55 DLZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,533 mi
Last recorded145,533 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 145,533 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE RUST ON DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,533 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE RUST ON DISC (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

POOR IMAGE ON LIGHT

Fail 12 Apr 2019 142,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

POOR IMAGE ON LIGHT

Fail 25 Mar 2019 142,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear INNER SILL SLIGHT CORROSION

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 134,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle requires investigation (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area where chalked 4hrs labour as nut and bolt to bush has to be removed to weld and hope bolt is not seized to inner sleeve in bush estimated time (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that travels from abs pump to osf flexy hose 1.5 hrs estimated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake disks badly pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel pedal type (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake hoses are perished

both front headlamps light output reduced

corrosion in many places under the vehicle

nsf inner sill boxed chassis area holed not in prescribed area 3hrs labour to weld estimated time

nsf lower jacking point area holed not prescribed area 2hrs labour welding estimated time

osf inner rack joint has slight play

osf lower inner sill boxed chassis area holed not in prescribed area 3 hrs labour estimated time

rear brake disks are badly pitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyre size 195 65 r 16 c 104/102 r

Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,212 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 122,175 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,352 miles

chassis corroded

light corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 May 2015

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

chassis corroded

light corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2014 90,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,855 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 DLZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

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

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