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BN55 OUB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,162 mi
Last recorded125,162 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 OUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,162 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 125,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,469 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 94,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 83,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,501 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,501 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,699 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 71,699 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,874 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,874 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,424 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB registered?

BN55 OUB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is BN55 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 OUB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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