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KB05 YOT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

218,724 mi
Last recorded218,724 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 YOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 218,724 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 218,724 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 211,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 211,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 188,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 150,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,173 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 129,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,394 miles

Off side rear tyre has nail in tread!

Fail 6 Jul 2012 117,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre has nail in tread!

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,613 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 89,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,413 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 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KB05 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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