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K2 TVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

271,018 mi
Last recorded271,018 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 271,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 249,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 236,181 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 236,181 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 236,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe inside the front securing clip as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / chassis next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both front jacking points and surrounding area corroded and weak

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear upper reflector has repair tape fitted

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded and weak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 236,047 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 236,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens frosted (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 233,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 228,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

differential leaking oil

Fail 5 Oct 2015 228,385 miles

differential leaking oil

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 209,297 miles

general underside corrosion

rear diff seal oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 200,879 miles

emissions to clean

oil leak

play in wheels

Pass 3 Oct 2012 192,225 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp full of condensation

o/s/r passenger door does not open from inside

oil leak on diff

Pass 6 Oct 2011 178,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 178,679 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front discs worn

light play in o/s/f steering rack

spare tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 5 Oct 2010 157,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 157,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,980 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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K2 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K2 TVL, 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 K2 TVL registered?

K2 TVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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