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BT05 VBA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 140,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 138,623 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,297 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 135,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

temp repair on bodywork sharps

Fail 20 Feb 2018 135,287 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow no reading (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,517 miles

under trays

Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,208 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,629 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 97,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 84,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 64,372 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s side loading door fails to open from out side

Fail 21 May 2008 64,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s side loading door fails to open from out side

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 VBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT05 VBA, 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 BT05 VBA registered?

BT05 VBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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