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BN55 DWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,582 mi
Last recorded133,582 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2019 133,582 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 114,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

central brake light covered

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,389 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator on

engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 101,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 94,000 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 94,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,173 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,009 miles

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,009 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,825 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 45,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 45,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 DWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

BN55 DWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BN55 DWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 DWW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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