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MH05 BGV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,865 mi
Last recorded162,865 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 162,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,790 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger / chassis previously repaired and undersealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also lowering spring fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 151,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 151,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

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

both rear inner cv boots split

bonnet cannot be opened NO items under bonnet have been tested

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,776 miles

both rear inner cv boots split

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,766 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear inner cv boots split

Pass 28 Nov 2015 124,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 108,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s side step loose

o/s/r inner cv guaiter split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,580 miles

Both front tyre sizes different to rear tyres

Fail 14 Feb 2013 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre sizes different to rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,781 miles

Brake warning light on (mot requirement for next year)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f front plastic arch insecure

Rear wires trailing insecure (mot requirement for next year)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning light on (mot requirement for next year)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f front plastic arch insecure

Rear wires trailing insecure (mot requirement for next year)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,084 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2009 34,395 miles

SLIGHT damage to windscreen in zone a

Fail 23 May 2009 34,218 miles

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

SLIGHT damage to windscreen in zone a

Pass 31 May 2008 26,259 miles

rear of van lined out

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim (inner)

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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MH05 BGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MH05 BGV, 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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MH05 BGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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