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WM54 BVB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sliding doors rusred but secure in position

heavy underbody surface rust

Fail 12 Oct 2020 121,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sliding doors rusred but secure in position

heavy underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and suspension components rusted

both sliding doors heavily rusted but are secure in postion

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect

under body surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2019 99,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and suspension components rusted

both sliding doors heavily rusted but are secure in postion

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect

under body surface rust

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,754 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under side of van (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cracking and perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

high level brake light not working

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis

Fail 19 Oct 2017 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cracking and perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

high level brake light not working

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,694 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,711 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,918 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,016 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,187 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp corroded off

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,518 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,487 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,222 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,699 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 BVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WM54 BVB, 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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WM54 BVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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