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N600 BOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,102 mi
Last recorded109,102 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 BOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 109,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 106,085 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 102,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,408 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,539 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded, both sides.

Pass 12 May 2021 98,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Performance not as effective Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 98,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake backplates badly corroded but not insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cross panel (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills, and floor areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Underside and components heavily undersealed restricting full inspection of components.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside and nearside rear brake backplates corroded badly but not excessively weakened

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded, and coated with waxoyl , restricting full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill complete (5.2.6)

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear seats converted to a bed when presented

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,628 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill complete (5.2.6)

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,722 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,350 miles

underside waxoyled impairing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,808 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise no seat belts fitted to rock roll bed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 89,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise no seat belts fitted to rear

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,455 miles

N/S washer jet partially blocked.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 79,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 74,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 74,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 50,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,857 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N600 BOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N600 BOW, 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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N600 BOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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