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BF05 DKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 32,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 32,746 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,937 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2024 31,365 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general signs of dryness to under side

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 29,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear last six inchs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 29,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded last few inchs (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipes and flexs showing signs of corrosion and flex perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded but servicable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,040 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 27,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 25,565 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 23,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,131 miles

Middle and rear exhaust slight blow and deterioated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,448 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 18,448 miles

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

indicator stalk slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 14,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,184 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 DKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

BF05 DKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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