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DF54 BJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 142,124 miles

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

Wiper blades perishing/splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2010 141,615 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Wiper blades perishing/splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2009 124,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Sidewall damage to all tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2009 124,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Sidewall damage to all tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2008 101,953 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

SMALL CRACK STARTING ON THE NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SMALL CRACK STARTING ON THE NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN.

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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DF54 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF54 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF54 BJE registered?

DF54 BJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is DF54 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 BJE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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