MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underside corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersll (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
very little reserve travel on parking brake control
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger corroded under drivers step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
brake warning light on dash
very little reserve travel on parking brake control
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KB05 LDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KB05 LDF, 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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KB05 LDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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