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CN55 LKU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

247,629 mi
Last recorded247,629 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 247,629 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 247,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 242,297 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 242,294 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 235,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Rear slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jun 2019 224,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 220,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 341,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 200,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 187,444 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2014 187,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE check tracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2013 174,127 miles

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2013 174,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 162,306 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 151,016 miles

Both front tyres 3mm.

Slight play in both front tie rods.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 151,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres 3mm.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front tie rods.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,506 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

small tear on n/s wiper blade

Pass 14 Nov 2009 119,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,444 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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CN55 LKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CN55 LKU, 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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CN55 LKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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