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EX05 BVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,437 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken splayed over base mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,376 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,809 miles

Front tyres inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,812 miles

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

Offside Rear tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyres hold inner/outer shoulder wear

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,862 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 48,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,879 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,995 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 13,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,479 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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EX05 BVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX05 BVG, 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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What year was EX05 BVG registered?

EX05 BVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 BVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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