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BF05 DFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 11,848 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,487 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread

small chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,484 miles

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

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

offside front tyre nail in tread

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,119 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,119 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

chip in screen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,107 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,396 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 DFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 DFN registered?

BF05 DFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BF05 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 DFN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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