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BT05 VBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,413 mi
Last recorded163,413 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 163,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2024 259,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 157,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 153,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,181 miles

DIESEL HEATER LUG LIGHT ON DASH

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVY ON INNER EDGES

Fail 24 Sep 2021 147,181 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS CENTRE CHASSIS CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

DIESEL HEATER LUG LIGHT ON DASH

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN HEAVY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,736 miles

n/s and o/s outriggers corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 142,140 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 136,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,289 miles

front wipers worn/split at ends

Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,986 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,986 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,687 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,483 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,055 miles

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

Slight wear lower column UJ

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,987 miles

Slight wear lower column UJ

Pass 4 Jun 2008 57,401 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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BT05 VBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

BT05 VBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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