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DG05 BKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 113,152 miles

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 111,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,108 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 98,981 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,067 miles

Offside rack boot twisted

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 84,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rack gaiter boot twisted

Pass 26 May 2016 123,497 miles

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

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s rack boot is twisted

Fail 26 May 2016 76,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails and inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

front o/s rack boot is twisted

Pass 26 May 2015 69,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails and rear spring hangers are starting to corrode surface rust

o/s rack boot is swisted

rear n/s tyre worn on outer edge and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 May 2015 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails and rear spring hangers are starting to corrode surface rust

o/s rack boot is swisted

rear n/s tyre worn on outer edge and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

rear o/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 May 2014 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating

o/s front tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 23 May 2014 58,284 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyre side walls are cracking and deteriorating

o/s front tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 3 May 2013 49,811 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 May 2012 44,849 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 May 2012 44,848 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre side wall is starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2011 39,938 miles

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

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

bonnet pull faulty

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 May 2010 35,395 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

pad warning light staying on

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 May 2010 35,394 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

pad warning light staying on

rear o/s tyre wall starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,923 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

all tyres starting to wear close to limit

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,797 miles

osf/osr tyres slightly worn on outside edges

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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DG05 BKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG05 BKA, 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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DG05 BKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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