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DF54 BJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,040 mi
Last recorded181,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 181,040 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 181,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 176,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 161,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

at the time of test there where 7 seats fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 160,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s door outer mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s inner tyres showing slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2020 160,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front n/s brake hose showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front n/s inner steering rack boot spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing front n/s wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s lower centre outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s inner steering rack boot spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front o/s door outer mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s inner tyres showing slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 151,366 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 142,807 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 142,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,568 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 135,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion under all of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,106 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 128,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,818 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 95,818 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

both outer diff seals leaking

both rear tyres on limit

front discs worn

rear discs poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 66,800 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,771 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJV, 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 DF54 BJV registered?

DF54 BJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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