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KD05 UXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,949 mi
Last recorded103,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill/suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Fouling driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill/suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,169 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,416 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various body panels surface rust

Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,076 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,475 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside brake is slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen outside the swept area

condensation to nearside headlight & light mounts are damaged

corrosion to sill area's

damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,609 miles

nearside front headlamp deteriorating

offside rear brake bake plate corroding

offside rear brake disk corroding on inner face

offside rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 21 Jun 2018 77,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside & offside inner sill area's

front wipers are deteriorating

nearside headlamp outer lens is deteriorated

offside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear backing plate deteriorating

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside head lamp lens weathering / moisture

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp lens damaged (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger area's (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear backing plate deteriorating

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill area's (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside head lamp lens weathering / moisture

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp small leak

nearside front headlamp has moisture (not affecting image)

offside rear brake back plate corroded and rattling

Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

offside rear fog light repaired with red tape

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,265 miles

nearside headlight and front indicator slight diffused,condensation.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,719 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 UXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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