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DF05 KHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2023 223,736 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 137,620 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,656 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 136,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 133,203 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 133,203 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 133,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,958 miles

Advise rear axle brake pipes corroded. Advise o,s front brake pipe corroded. Advise play in o,s front wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 130,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 109,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,448 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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DF05 KHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF05 KHT, 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 DF05 KHT registered?

DF05 KHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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