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BX55 WXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,399 mi
Last recorded120,399 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 WXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 120,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,013 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,254 miles

Nearside and offside track rod end boots perished

Oil leaks

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight body work damage

slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,398 miles

Front exterior emergency engine stop not working

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear tail pipe corroded and holed ...possibility of fumes in passenger compartment

engine bay fire extinguisher pressure below min

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirror cover

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in the steering

Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,565 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side mirror cover

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded

slight play in the steering

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,851 miles

Off side front tyre cracking

Oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Off side front tyre cracking

Oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,251 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,752 miles

o/s/r inner tyre valve extention missing +tyre soft

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,890 miles

13 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,946 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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BX55 WXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 WXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BX55 WXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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