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DG05 BKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,663 mi
Last recorded180,663 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 BKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 180,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 176,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 173,897 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 173,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 171,568 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear cv boots deteriorated

general corrosion of vehicle

long handbrake travel

play n/s/f steering track rod end

play o/s/f suspension bottom ball joint

Pass 5 May 2017 165,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the tyre edges.

Nearside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorated.

The off side headlight lens is in poor condition.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 165,252 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the tyre edges.

Nearside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorated.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 157,120 miles

All tyre valves cracked

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

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre cut

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 May 2016 157,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyre valves cracked

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

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre cut

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 150,769 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipes to the nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The drivers wiper blade split on the edge of blade.

The nearside front inner whhel rim slightly damage-bent.

The offside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 150,769 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipes to the nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses slightly corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The drivers wiper blade split on the edge of blade.

The nearside front inner whhel rim slightly damage-bent.

The offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 May 2014 146,575 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 139,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 130,975 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 130,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 121,357 miles

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

nearside windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 12 May 2010 114,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2009 105,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,619 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 BKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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