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BX05 VSF

2005 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,533 mi
Last recorded189,533 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VSF
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 189,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 189,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 189,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 189,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 189,050 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 189,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from back of silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe connecting flexy to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section between flexy and chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel arch upper section corroded and holed into cabin, not affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Inner and outer sill skirtings corroded and starting to hole but not affecting structural integrity of body.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking around circumference of sidewall to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens to indicator broken slightly - covered with lens tape.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe connecting flexy to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small section between flexy and chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner and outer sill skirtings corroded and starting to hole but not affecting structural integrity of body.

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

Reverse light inoperative.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 188,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing at end of flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing by flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no reversing light

Pass 11 Nov 2019 188,220 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 188,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 186,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat slight play in seat rail.

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Fuel tank appears to be damp but no signs of a leak at present.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 186,851 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe on brake caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure feels lose in n/s corner (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

sills corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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BX05 VSF is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 VSF is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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