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BT54 WMW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,071 mi
Last recorded210,071 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 210,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 210,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 208,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

areas of general corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2024 208,542 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 190,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 190,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2022 178,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 174,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 174,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 174,651 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Mid chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hole in pipe near wiper arm (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front door check strap broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 171,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 166,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 160,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 152,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 144,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,570 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 125,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 111,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 100,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,558 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 100,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,740 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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BT54 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT54 WMW, 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 BT54 WMW registered?

BT54 WMW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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