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FG05 BFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 109,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,091 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Damage to vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Damage to vehicle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2021

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Damage to side of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Damage to side of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,238 miles

Nearside Damage to side of vehicle

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Damage to side of vehicle

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point /under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension arm /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Damage to side of vehicle

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Damage to side of vehicle

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger hole chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger hole chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body condition

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general body condition

nearside inner and outer sill corroded

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 79,227 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,079 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,016 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs become loose when vehicle is fully raised but locate back into the correct position

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 68,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs become loose when vehicle is fully raised but locate back into the correct position

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,610 miles

N/S/R Vehicle has slight body work damage by rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Vehicle has slight body work damage by rear wheel arch

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,129 miles

Door mirror covers missing

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,177 miles

brake fluid change carried out fluid all over inside of tyres

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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FG05 BFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG05 BFO, 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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FG05 BFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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