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HD55 KPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,654 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

prop shaft bolt missing

Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,641 miles

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

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,116 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,716 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Both centre prop UJ's ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 96,716 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Both centre prop UJ's ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,251 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo / downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,681 miles

Both front inner anti-roll bar inner bushes have slight play.

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,250 miles

Bonnet release cable not attached to release handle - I had to use pliers to open bonnet.

No spare wheel found in carrier.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,250 miles

Bonnet release cable not attached to release handle - I had to use pliers to open bonnet.

No spare wheel found in carrier.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,553 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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HD55 KPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HD55 KPJ, 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 HD55 KPJ registered?

HD55 KPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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