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PX05 BVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

30,568 mi
Last recorded30,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 27,827 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Inner steering joing has excessive play - OSF

Pass 3 Jul 2013 8,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 8,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 52 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,811 miles

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

Nearside rear diff output seal has slight oil leak

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak at engine area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear diff output seal has slight oil leak

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak at engine area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,780 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 73,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 58,615 miles

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

Offside and nearside top strut mounts creeking when steering rocked

Fail 28 May 2009 58,615 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside and nearside top strut mounts creeking when steering rocked

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

intercooler pipe blowing oil

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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PX05 BVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 PX05 BVK, 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 PX05 BVK registered?

PX05 BVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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