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KB05 LFM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

173,220 mi
Last recorded173,220 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2024 170,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but just outside the prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Dec 2023 167,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Dec 2023 167,576 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated On limits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 165,691 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 161,266 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 157,679 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 145,579 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 127,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,476 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,188 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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KB05 LFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KB05 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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