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33 CFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,414 mi
Last recorded185,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 185,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 183,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 183,169 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 180,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 180,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 176,758 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 176,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 175,500 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 175,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 173,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 170,533 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 170,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 250,802 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 141,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 126,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,803 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,961 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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33 CFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 33 CFX, 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 33 CFX registered?

33 CFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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