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BF05 DFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,910 mi
Last recorded171,910 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 171,910 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 167,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 166,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 166,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 165,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 164,747 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 163,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 154,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 142,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 142,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 129,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 129,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 100,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 89,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 75,275 miles

damaged to the nearside rear door

Pass 2 May 2008 58,586 miles

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

offside wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 2 May 2008 58,586 miles

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

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

offside wiper smearing screen slightly

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 DFX 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 84.2%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

BF05 DFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is BF05 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 DFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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