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BF05 CVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,630 mi
Last recorded181,630 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 181,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 167,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 167,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 154,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,286 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 147,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 138,567 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 138,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 133,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,717 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,062 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,589 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,546 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,302 miles

exhaust centre box / tail section and rear clamp in poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2011 73,298 miles

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

exhaust centre box / tail section and rear clamp in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 46,788 miles

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

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

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 CVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

BF05 CVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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