MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
1. Nearside and offside outer sills becoming corroded.
2. Slight damage to front number plate.
3. Parking brake travel at limits.
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.
1/ o/s front tyre wearing on edges 2/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge and screw in tyre
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
As per failure.
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.
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.
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.
Front and rear shock absorbers becoming weak.
1. hand brake travel on limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1. hand brake travel on limit
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)
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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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