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BF05 CVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

398,198 mi
Last recorded398,198 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 398,198 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2018 373,352 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lense has crack

both headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 349,540 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 349,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 319,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise have parking brake checked as just met pass rate

Pass 15 Sep 2015 290,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 158,192 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 158,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 148,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,417 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2013 135,417 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,792 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

small crack on o/s outer edge of windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,728 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 CVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CVR, 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 CVR registered?

BF05 CVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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