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BF05 DDK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,012 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,955 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off pipe (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,613 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside side door damaged and corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside side door damaged and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,826 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,027 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s wing mirror casing missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,733 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,733 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,502 miles

nearside door mirror cap missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2008 22,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,467 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 DDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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