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BF05 DLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

240,887 mi
Last recorded240,887 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 240,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 240,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 234,903 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edge's

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 234,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front tyre's worn on edge's

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 228,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 228,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 201,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 201,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 178,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 130,233 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 130,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,371 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,059 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edge

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,622 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 27,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,986 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 DLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

BF05 DLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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