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DG05 BKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

202,892 mi
Last recorded202,892 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 202,892 miles

Front inner arches have plastic covers fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides chassis inner and outer sills all welded and coverd in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails and all x members coverd in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear arches corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 188,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 173,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,098 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake back plates corroded & holed

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2017 148,084 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light ind a fault

o/s/ & n/s lower sills corroding

o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,079 miles

o/s/front & n/s/front &o/s/middle doors corroded

rear upper chassis & x / member corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/ & n/s/front & middle doors corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,476 miles

o/s/m & rear doors corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,315 miles

indicator stalk loose but functioning correctly

Fail 9 Mar 2009 52,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator stalk loose but functioning correctly

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,581 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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DG05 BKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BKE, 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 BKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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