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KC05 WAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,788 mi
Last recorded196,788 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 196,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 176,401 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 176,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 171,480 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 171,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 May 2017 167,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side perished (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2017 167,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 156,993 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 150,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 150,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 142,214 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 131,936 miles

n/s/r hand brake weak

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 16 Feb 2013 131,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r hand brake weak

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2012 125,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 210,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 176,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 143,449 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,279 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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KC05 WAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KC05 WAJ, 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 KC05 WAJ registered?

KC05 WAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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