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BX55 WYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 WYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 75,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,783 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,780 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,022 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,956 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 58,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,600 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 24,031 miles

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

two x wiper blades started to split

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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BX55 WYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX55 WYU, 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 BX55 WYU registered?

BX55 WYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BX55 WYU safe to buy?

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