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KC05 WBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,732 mi
Last recorded277,732 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 277,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 275,953 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 275,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 269,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

Fail 13 Jan 2022 269,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements

Pass 15 Jan 2021 263,435 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion around jacking points, suspension mounts and throughout underside

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

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside rear seatbelt clasp poor state

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 14 Jan 2021 263,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Corrosion around jacking points, suspension mounts and throughout underside

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

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Offside rear seatbelt clasp poor state

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 250,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning extra side light leds (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split/leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue tinge (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue tinge (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated modified with cable tie (1.1.6 (d))

underside heavily undersealed/floor/sills/chassis/suspension components ect

loose 12v battery in rear passenger compartment

Pass 16 Jul 2018 248,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 248,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 244,237 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 238,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 228,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 228,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 209,915 miles

front no plate condition

Fail 10 Jun 2014 209,915 miles

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

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

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

front no plate condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 186,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 163,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,110 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 138,110 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 115,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,747 miles

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 6 Jun 2008 73,567 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 WBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBG, 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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KC05 WBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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