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HN05 BSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,704 mi
Last recorded218,704 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 218,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 206,779 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 201,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on edges 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate is rubbing brake disc

Nearside Rear small cuts to offside tyre

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

all brake disc back plates are rusty

nearside and offside centre outriggers are holed and corroded

suspect injector is leaking past failed seal(exhaust smell in engine bay)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 201,499 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement cable lever is seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on edges 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate is rubbing brake disc

Nearside Rear small cuts to offside tyre

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel is binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

all brake disc back plates are rusty

nearside and offside centre outriggers are holed and corroded

suspect injector is leaking past failed seal(exhaust smell in engine bay)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 190,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parts of sills and chassis corroded

poor beam patterns both sides

Fail 9 Mar 2015 178,247 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear back plate rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 175,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 162,588 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 149,766 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,961 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 133,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 110,959 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,838 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 98,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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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HN05 BSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN05 BSO, 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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HN05 BSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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