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BN55 DPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,012 mi
Last recorded174,012 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 DPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 174,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 149,195 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres on legal limits

corrosion on various brake pipes

damage to windscreen

front brake hoses deteriorating

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Jan 2017 138,835 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

brake discs worn alround

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear tyre close to limits

travel in footbrake

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust

Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 115,054 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 103,174 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 103,174 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,350 miles

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,622 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,587 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 DPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DPK, 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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BN55 DPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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