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KC05 WBN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,410 miles

both headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,410 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 80,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

play in n/s front droplink

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,884 miles

N/S Bodywork Damaged

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,480 miles

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

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

corrosion n/s door

front pads looking low

n/s/r tyre on limit 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

play front link balljoints

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,995 miles

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

corrosion slideing door and sill

Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion n/s/f door and sill

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,396 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,856 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 WBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

KC05 WBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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