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BN55 DWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

197,582 mi
Last recorded197,582 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 DWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 197,582 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 197,572 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 187,118 miles

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 187,116 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 160,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 148,152 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,743 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 138,743 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,750 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 126,726 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,267 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 119,264 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,601 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,601 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 100,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 89,570 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 16 Dec 2013 89,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,448 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 76,448 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,230 miles

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.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,230 miles

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.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 49,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,169 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,615 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 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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