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K999 JER

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 JER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 142,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 142,159 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 139,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 139,446 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 127,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 123,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 122,957 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 197,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat is removed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering wheel padding insecure to steering

Fail 12 Jun 2018 197,021 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat is removed

Nearside headlight intensity is slightly reduced

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering wheel padding insecure to steering

Fail 4 Jun 2018 197,010 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,353 miles

Front Headlamp's deteriorated so that the light output is slightly reduced

Front Wipers worn

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rest of vehicle has 205/65R16 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp's deteriorated so that the light output is slightly reduced

Front Wipers worn

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

NT advises a rear brake inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 120,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 119,165 miles

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

o/s/r indercator bulb faded close to x/s

Pass 22 May 2014 118,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2014 118,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2013 113,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 109,966 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 102,436 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 102,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 94,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 86,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 74,325 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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K999 JER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K999 JER, 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 K999 JER registered?

K999 JER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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