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BT55 HPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,962 mi
Last recorded188,962 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 188,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 188,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2017 188,950 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 175,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 150,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 204,910 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad low warning on dash pads ok faulty wire

Fail 19 Jul 2014 203,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad low warning on dash pads ok faulty wire

Pass 8 Apr 2013 184,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 184,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2012 169,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 152,635 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2011 151,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror cap missing

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2010 142,163 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front num plate splintered

Pass 30 Jan 2010 142,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front num plate splintered

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,837 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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BT55 HPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT55 HPA, 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 BT55 HPA registered?

BT55 HPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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