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BN55 DMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 DMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 83,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,653 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,669 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,832 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 DMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DMZ, 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

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What year was BN55 DMZ registered?

BN55 DMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is BN55 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 DMZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 DMZ have outstanding finance?

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