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BF05 CUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,483 mi
Last recorded127,483 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 127,483 miles

slight under body corrosion

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,605 miles

All repaired areas covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Al hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,605 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/s outrigger holed O/s chassis holed O/s sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Al hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,628 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 115,628 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,457 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 112,457 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes from flexible hoses o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 101,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes from flexible hoses o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported intermediate pipe (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,937 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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BF05 CUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CUJ, 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 BF05 CUJ registered?

BF05 CUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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