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KB05 YNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 YNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 115,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 114,610 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket bar snapped off, but still supported by rest of system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,659 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off CRACKED IN TWO PLACES (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread WATER INGRESS (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play SLIGHT KNOCK ON TURNS? (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 101,091 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working appears not to be connected? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,002 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,073 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,072 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,139 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,231 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,626 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,220 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 YNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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