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BF05 DLD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

296,034 mi
Last recorded296,034 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 296,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 289,870 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 281,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 281,408 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 274,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 264,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 254,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 244,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 236,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 229,673 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 229,377 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 220,225 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 213,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 201,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 200,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 190,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 182,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 167,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 167,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 156,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 130,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,143 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 118,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,521 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 7,900 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 DLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

BF05 DLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 DLD shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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