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BF05 CWA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

196,841 mi
Last recorded196,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 196,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 188,404 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 177,021 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 177,019 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 163,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 150,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 138,548 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 138,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 125,993 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 113,587 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 100,816 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 85,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 70,171 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 70,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,913 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 CWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CWA, 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 CWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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