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KC05 WBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 101,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,942 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel caps fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2024 63,389 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

wheel caps fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,119 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 52,113 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure Sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2021 52,046 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge/sidewall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing bald on inner + outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front Brake pipe pipe corroding

Tyre wearing bald on inner + outer tread

Fail 8 Sep 2020 50,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing bald on inner + outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front Brake pipe pipe corroding

Tyre wearing bald on inner + outer tread

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 47,634 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 16 Nov 2016 45,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,795 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 WBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP registered?

KC05 WBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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