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BF05 CWK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,933 mi
Last recorded217,933 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 217,933 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts, lower arm mounts, and tow hitch mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 217,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts, lower arm mounts, and tow hitch mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 217,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 214,374 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 214,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 206,000 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 197,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 187,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 174,339 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 174,339 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 160,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen damage n/s lower, not in drivers view

Fail 6 May 2014 160,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen damage n/s lower, not in drivers view

Pass 1 May 2013 150,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 137,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 127,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 105,843 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,053 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 CWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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