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BF05 CVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

201,557 mi
Last recorded201,557 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 201,557 miles

Offside Rear lower anti roll bar rubber cover perished

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

all brake disks corroded

all brake pipes corroded

oil leak

underbody corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2018 201,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside front no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear back light damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded, but not effecting parking brake shoes

Seat belt slightly damaged centre front seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all front seat belts, slow at retracting

headlight switch housing loose

parking brake only just passed at 18%

Pass 28 Nov 2017 195,818 miles

ABS light off at time of retest

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre upper stop light off

may need new headlights next year light output ok

offside outer sill starting to corrode next to door frame area

Fail 14 Nov 2017 195,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault come on when driving (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside, requires cleaning with "T" cut or similar to take the haze away (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light broken, requires new light or taping up with red repair tape see through (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexi hose not fitted correctly, fouling drop link (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to sliding door end at back wheel, has a hole next to suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding offside and nearside, unable to check wheel bearings correctly and will need re-checked once wheels are free (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre upper stop light off

offside outer sill starting to corrode next to door frame area

Pass 25 Nov 2016 188,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2016 188,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 27 Nov 2015 181,426 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front dust shields corroded

clutch antislip missing

nail in nsr tyre

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 181,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front dust shields corroded

clutch antislip missing

nail in nsr tyre

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2014 175,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cant rev fully during imission test

wheel caps fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 175,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cant rev fully during imission test

wheel caps fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 166,231 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 12 Nov 2013 166,226 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Nov 2012 155,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 156,684 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 156,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 148,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 148,498 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 138,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,492 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2008 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorating

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 CVA 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 55%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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