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BN55 OTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,401 mi
Last recorded147,401 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2022 147,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,051 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 131,657 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,894 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 125,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silence pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking injector seals (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,553 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 111,550 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,205 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,756 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,843 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 OTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

BN55 OTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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