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BT05 VAK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

188,384 mi
Last recorded188,384 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 188,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 182,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 182,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r brake backing plate lose

Pass 24 Jan 2019 173,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point is corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 173,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 159,552 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 152,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has perishing to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 152,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has perishing to outer side wall

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front driveshalft joint excessive play

Fail 26 Oct 2015 143,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front driveshalft joint excessive play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 135,561 miles

NSF Tyre bald on inner edge

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

Yellow brake warning light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 135,561 miles

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

NSF Tyre bald on inner edge

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

Yellow brake warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 126,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 126,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to windscreen needs replacing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 118,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to windscreen needs replacing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 105,162 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,812 miles

Srs light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 70,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,766 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,419 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,419 miles

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

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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BT05 VAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 BT05 VAK, 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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BT05 VAK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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