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BF05 CVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,682 mi
Last recorded152,682 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 152,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not returning (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 143,441 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2019 143,435 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint gaitor clip missing but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint gaitor clip missing but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little effort

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,955 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 89,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,784 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 167,617 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 167,617 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 137,643 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 137,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,852 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 CVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

BF05 CVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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