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SF05 BCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Red Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,748 mi
Last recorded200,748 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 BCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 200,748 miles

Both front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 200,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 200,679 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 200,653 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2013 179,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 163,565 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 163,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 123,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 102,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,421 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r outer tyre punctured

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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SF05 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Red with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF05 BCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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