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J44 BFS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 64,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb shroud damaged slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 63,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding at caliper end, now greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 61,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,457 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,755 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 58,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,422 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,422 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,960 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 47,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Sep 2014 46,536 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,624 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,007 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)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,029 miles

Front wiper blades-starting to split on edges

N/S/F Tyre-wearing on outer edge of tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,614 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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J44 BFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J44 BFS, 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 J44 BFS registered?

J44 BFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is J44 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 BFS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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