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BV55 HVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

293,898 mi
Last recorded293,898 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 293,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 293,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door panel corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 284,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 278,619 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 278,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 267,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 267,720 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S AND O/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 400,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 400,734 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (3.3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (3.1mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 234,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 225,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 215,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 202,335 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 190,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 174,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 158,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 143,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,583 miles

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

wiperblades smear but clear the screen

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 54,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,727 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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BV55 HVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV55 HVS, 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 BV55 HVS registered?

BV55 HVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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