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BF05 DKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,930 mi
Last recorded162,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 162,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 152,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 152,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 143,974 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 142,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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/r and o/s/r hand brake advise

o/s/r wheel arch corroison advise

Fail 21 Nov 2017 139,412 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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/r and o/s/r hand brake advise

o/s/r wheel arch corroison advise

Pass 20 Jul 2016 123,569 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,085 miles

n/s/f windscreen crack advise

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,329 miles

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

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

n/s/f windscreen crack advise

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,708 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 70,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,479 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 DKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

BF05 DKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 DKV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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