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KC05 WBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,537 mi
Last recorded174,537 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 174,537 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 174,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 173,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 173,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 167,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 167,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 159,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 159,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 29 May 2013 145,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 128,429 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 128,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 102,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cable detatched from bonnet lever

front number plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cable detatched from bonnet lever

front number plate slightly damaged/deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,594 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 21 May 2008 41,216 miles

offside rear indicator lens holed

rear tyres worn

Fail 20 May 2008 41,214 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear indicator lens holed

rear tyres worn

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 WBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KC05 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

KC05 WBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is KC05 WBE safe to buy?

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