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BF05 CTK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

417,063 mi
Last recorded417,063 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 417,063 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear under and outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous failures repaired covered in thick black sealant

underbody and outer body signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

Fail 2 Jun 2025 417,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear under and outer body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody and outer body signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

Pass 8 Jun 2024 409,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body covered in black substance

sills have signs of filler covered in black substance

Fail 8 Jun 2024 409,052 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body covered in black substance

sills have signs of filler covered in black substance

Pass 13 Jun 2023 401,067 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all under body covered in black substance front to rear

both rear sills have signs of filler covered in black substance

general outer body corroded

rear sills inner and outer have signs of filler covered in black substance

Fail 13 Jun 2023 401,067 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all under body covered in black substance front to rear

both rear sills have signs of filler covered in black substance

general outer body corroded

rear sills inner and outer have signs of filler covered in black substance

Pass 9 Jun 2022 393,027 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Horn does not sound well

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

both sills corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 393,027 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Horn does not sound well

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

both sills corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 383,550 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 383,550 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 373,211 miles

Body starting to show signs of surface corrosion in multiple area`s.

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides, on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 361,685 miles

Body starting to show signs of surface corrosion in multiple area's.

Rear Rear brake pipes starting to show early signs of surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 361,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body starting to show signs of surface corrosion in multiple area's.

Rear Rear brake pipes starting to show early signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 337,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 314,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 289,336 miles

Significant wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 26 May 2016 289,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Significant wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 May 2015 266,552 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 266,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 241,465 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2013 218,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 187,697 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 187,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 160,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside side door does not open from the outside, but does open

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 115,883 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 81,288 miles

all valve stems starting to pherish

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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BF05 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF05 CTK, 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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BF05 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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