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EX05 BVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,702 mi
Last recorded192,702 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 192,702 miles

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

Front both side door has slightly corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 192,667 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front both side door has slightly corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 163,199 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 163,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 149,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 135,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 121,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 121,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 117,643 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod bushes have split gaitors

n/s/f side repeater showing slightly white

n/s/r tyre worn low

spare wheel slightly insecure (underneath)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod bushes have split gaitors

n/s/f side repeater showing slightly white

n/s/r tyre worn low

spare wheel slightly insecure (underneath)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 85,932 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 85,925 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 BVY 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 64.3%.

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 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 EX05 BVY, 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 BVY registered?

EX05 BVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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