MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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%
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
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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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