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KD05 HUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

241,949 mi
Last recorded241,949 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 HUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 241,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 241,921 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both out riggers and nearside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 238,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 238,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 233,815 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 233,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 228,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 222,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 215,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 209,545 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 202,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 194,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 186,776 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 180,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 170,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 159,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 111,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,291 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 75,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,584 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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KD05 HUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KD05 HUV, 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 KD05 HUV registered?

KD05 HUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is KD05 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 HUV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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