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RE54 BHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,950 mi
Last recorded130,950 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 BHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 130,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,216 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,940 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 127,940 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside+nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 126,226 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 124,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,615 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,629 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 111,589 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 102,976 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,578 miles

O/S MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,659 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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RE54 BHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RE54 BHF, 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 RE54 BHF registered?

RE54 BHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is RE54 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 BHF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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