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BX05 PZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Traveliner

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,769 mi
Last recorded193,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelTraveliner
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 193,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 193,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 190,795 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 184,411 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 176,453 miles

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 18 May 2022 176,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 162,160 miles

Headlight images poor

Movement in front anti roll bar bushes and links

Slight movement in n/s/f shocker between shaft and casing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 152,768 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 152,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r lamp missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,228 miles

both rear brake chambers dust covers split

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 140,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 50% o/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring fractured n/s/r center leaf spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r reg missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake chambers dust covers split

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,447 miles

cannot see front or rear brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,486 miles

20% rear brake imbalance

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight lift

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,046 miles

both front bottom ball joints have lift (on the limit)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r reg plate lamp missing

rear brake discs badly deteriated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,053 miles

both front bottom ball joints have slight play

both rear discs (inner faces) deteriated/patchy areas

both rear park brake chammbers dust covers deteriated/split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,973 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 37,973 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,946 miles

advise side marker light n/s/r inop

Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,543 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both parking brake actuator rod gaiters perished and split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 19,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Traveliner?

Based on 3,503 MOT tests across 239 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
13,011
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
239
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Registration plate lamp not working 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
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BX05 PZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Traveliner in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Traveliner fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 PZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Traveliner typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Traveliner is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 PZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Traveliner, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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