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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Drivers seat damaged but still secure and functioning.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Centre section sill corroded but not within prescribed area.
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked in yellow chalk. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drivers seat damaged but still secure and functioning.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Centre section sill corroded but not within prescribed area.
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front , Offside Front, Rear Middle section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire suspect filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
aux drive belt cracked
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
front brake pipes corroding
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs lipped and corroded
slight bind from n/s/r brake
slight bind from o/s/f brake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
aux drive belt cracked
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
front brake pipes corroding
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear brake discs lipped and corroded
slight bind from n/s/r brake
slight bind from o/s/f brake
corrosion to rear brake discs
slight oil leak on rear diff
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear shock absorbers weak
corrosion to rear brake discs
slight oil leak on rear diff
Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.
N/S/R brake disc slightly worn
N/S/R tyre outer sidewall scuffed, on 3mm tread depth and worn on the outer edge to 2mm tread depth.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R brake disc slightly worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.
Front brake inbalance of 18%
N/S/F screen washer pipe broken.
N/S/R brake disc slightly worn
N/S/R tyre outer sidewall scuffed, on 3mm tread depth and worn on the outer edge to 2mm tread depth.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R brake disc slightly worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Main beam switch worn but works ok.
N/s screen washer poor in operation.
O/S seat belt slightly slow in returning.
Rear brake disc's slightly worn.
Slight damage to petrol tank.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Main beam switch worn but works ok.
N/s screen washer poor in operation.
O/S seat belt slightly slow in returning.
Rear brake disc's slightly worn.
Slight damage to petrol tank.
All tyre valves badly cracking
Brake pipes obscured by grease
Front brake discs slightly corroded & lipped
Front seatbelts slow to retract
Heavy cracking to brake hoses
Heavy surface corrosion to various sections of chassis rails
Minor dents & scratches to various panels
NSR shock absorber leaking
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OSF brake hose shows signs of chaffing
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear number plate slightly delaminated
Slight wear to OS steering rack knuckle
All tyre valves badly cracking
Brake pipes obscured by grease
Front brake discs slightly corroded & lipped
Front seatbelts slow to retract
Heavy cracking to brake hoses
Heavy surface corrosion to various sections of chassis rails
Minor dents & scratches to various panels
NSR shock absorber leaking
OSF brake hose shows signs of chaffing
Rear number plate slightly delaminated
Slight wear to OS steering rack knuckle
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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BN55 DWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 DWD, 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 DWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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