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PY05 BJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 BJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 152,436 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,622 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 132,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,564 miles

Offside windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view

Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,564 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,259 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

front brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,346 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,034 miles

Tailpipe starting to deteriorate.

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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PY05 BJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY05 BJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 BJJ registered?

PY05 BJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is PY05 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 BJJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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