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BF05 CUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,054 mi
Last recorded263,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 263,054 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded, but not excessive

Fail 15 Jul 2015 263,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded, but not excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2014 240,561 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 240,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 211,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 191,893 miles

front brake imbalance 24%. max 25%

Pass 31 May 2011 102,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,531 miles

FRONT & REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,566 miles

DISCS WITH NEXT SET OF PADS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,495 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 CUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

BF05 CUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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