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DA05 KSY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,933 mi
Last recorded165,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 165,933 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

both lower front outer chassis's rusty and holed

both lower sliding doors rusty and damaged

general surface body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,986 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower sliding door rusty and holed

Fail 19 Oct 2018 160,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lower sliding door rusty and holed

Pass 23 Oct 2017 157,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside sliding door rusty and holed

Fail 23 Oct 2017 157,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside sliding door rusty and holed

Pass 14 Oct 2016 151,066 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 151,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on at dash

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,933 miles

Nearside n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre low on tread

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,869 miles

creep at foot brake

o/s mirror glass cracked

play in steering column

Fail 14 Oct 2014 133,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

creep at foot brake

o/s mirror glass cracked

play in steering column

Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,136 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on inner edges

o/s front tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

o/s front wheel rim damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

play in steering column and judder on lock

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,440 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front outer wheel rim damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

play in steering column and judder on lock to lock

Fail 9 Oct 2012 112,440 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front outer wheel rim damaged

o/s mirror glass damaged

play in steering column and judder on lock to lock

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,992 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,926 miles

front and rear brake pads low

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,339 miles

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

imbalance on park brake

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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DA05 KSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA05 KSY, 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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DA05 KSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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