MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not structral.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded but not structral.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer wheel arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))
under body rust
Body corroded all around
Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)
Braking components slightly corroded all around
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front tyre perished and has a slight cut not exposing the cords
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded nearside & offside (2.4.G.4a)
Suspension components slightly corroded all around
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 CTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BF05 CTU, 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 CTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2005.
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