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BF05 CYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,600 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 108,600 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 102,517 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2017 102,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,793 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,793 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,357 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,725 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 92,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,751 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,613 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,651 miles

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

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

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

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 CYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

BF05 CYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is BF05 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 CYL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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