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EX05 BVT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 131,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 121,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 107,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nile

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nile

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX05 BVT registered?

EX05 BVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EX05 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 BVT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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