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BF05 CYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,592 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges , spare new cant see if it right size (5.2.3 (e))

bottom of n/s screen has a crack

brake pipes corroding

cable tie used as hand brake lever release

Fail 15 Feb 2023 127,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges , spare new cant see if it right size (5.2.3 (e))

bottom of n/s screen has a crack

brake pipes corroding

cable tie used as hand brake lever release

Fail 2 Feb 2023 127,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall badly worn and close to failure no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to failure bald far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both inner constant velocity boots perished age related

all other brake pipes slightly corroded in sections age related

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,118 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre balding far inner edge and outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre outersidewall deteriated and badly perished

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner both driveshaft boots perished

Rear both brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear slight leak from differential

bonnet release deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,652 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 104,183 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 103,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 92,651 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 92,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 82,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 73,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 59,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2014 59,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 53,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 46,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,257 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs wearing thin

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,012 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,012 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slightly perished rear tyres

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 CYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

BF05 CYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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