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WM54 BSV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 135,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 131,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 131,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 118,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 107,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 102,933 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 102,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 96,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 96,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 81,690 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 75,295 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,086 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,084 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,967 miles

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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WM54 BSV 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 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 WM54 BSV, 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 WM54 BSV registered?

WM54 BSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is WM54 BSV safe to buy?

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