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BF05 CWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,681 mi
Last recorded140,681 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 CWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 140,681 miles

Knocking Noise From Front Of Vehicle When Driven,Unable To Find Source

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,470 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,470 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 129,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside outer sills slightly corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 129,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside outer sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 124,349 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 124,306 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S central outrigger (chassis to inner sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front brake flexy hoses perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,008 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front have light perish cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 121,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The end of the nearside front to rear is excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front have light perish cracks. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points are corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in the outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the offside front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (the outer sheathing has split.) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 108,531 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,531 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlights gone dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 100,709 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 100,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 94,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 94,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 88,802 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 85,223 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 80,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,378 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,372 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,120 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,120 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,586 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 May 2010 62,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,058 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,666 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 34,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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