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AU54 KXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 131,271 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,393 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,466 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 125,466 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 121,554 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some bad cracks on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 121,554 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some bad cracks on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 118,163 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 117,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,900 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 116,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 115,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 112,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,957 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,795 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 94,795 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,974 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,068 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

door sensor light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,068 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

door sensor light stays on

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,654 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low

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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AU54 KXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU54 KXL, 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 AU54 KXL registered?

AU54 KXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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