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BL05 FFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,823 mi
Last recorded195,823 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 195,823 miles

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

Slight leak from fuel tank

corrosion on both outer sills and outer rear wheel arches

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on chassis sections under bonnet

Fail 28 Mar 2023 195,620 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch beside front sub frame ancorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on both outer sills and outer rear wheel arches

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on chassis sections under bonnet

Pass 4 Apr 2022 188,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear crossmember

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 1 Apr 2022 188,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear crossmember

slight corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 6 Apr 2021 181,778 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections under bonnet

Fail 31 Mar 2021 181,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis beside sub frame anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections under bonnet

Pass 24 Mar 2020 177,181 miles

corrosion on sills and chassis sections

Fail 24 Mar 2020 177,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on sills and chassis sections

Pass 5 Apr 2019 172,392 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 172,392 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 169,339 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion / sills also

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 169,339 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion / sills also

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 163,640 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 155,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 147,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,336 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,337 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 121,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 103,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,974 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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BL05 FFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL05 FFG, 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 BL05 FFG registered?

BL05 FFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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