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DG05 BKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,687 mi
Last recorded176,687 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 176,687 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Sliding door corroded on lower edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 174,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect note O/s only justs show a pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose Top Locating bush is not attached to the body, (2.4.C.3a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Both Rear Wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexables (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S Front bumper cabled tied on loose

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 164,022 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded.

2. Slight damage to front number plate.

3. Parking brake travel at limits.

Fail 11 Apr 2016 163,718 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded.

2. Slight damage to front number plate.

3. Parking brake travel at limits.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 154,955 miles

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges 2/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge and screw in tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 154,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges 2/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge and screw in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,705 miles

As per failure.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 145,705 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits.2. Front brake pads wearing low. 3. Nearside front tyre at legal limits, worn on outside edge. 4. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 136,689 miles

1. Nearside wiper blade starting to split. 2. Offside rear light is damaged. 3. Front brake discs becoming worn. 4. Nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 136,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1. Nearside wiper blade starting to split. 2. Offside rear light is damaged. 3. Front brake discs becoming worn. 4. Nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 23 Mar 2012

Front and rear shock absorbers becoming weak.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,672 miles

1. hand brake travel on limit

Fail 12 Mar 2011 11,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1. hand brake travel on limit

Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 BKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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