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BF05 CVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

287,871 mi
Last recorded287,871 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 287,871 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 287,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 175,158 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 175,158 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 174,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have very slight standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly excessive on travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 161,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 160,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 29 Aug 2014 159,594 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 148,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 148,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 118,595 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 74,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 53,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 53,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 CVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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