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BL05 FFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 133,751 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr-osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf-osf nsr-osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

nsf-osf nsr-osr brake caliper corroded

nsf-osf wheel hub corroded

nsf-osf wishbone corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2026 133,751 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr-osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf-osf nsr-osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

nsf-osf nsr-osr brake caliper corroded

nsf-osf wheel hub corroded

nsf-osf wishbone corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,992 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,068 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2021 126,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,733 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,732 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,442 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,854 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,710 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,889 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 41,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,310 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 FFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL05 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

BL05 FFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 FFO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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