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KD54 MJD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,260 mi
Last recorded173,260 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 MJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 173,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface corrosion to entire under body

Fail 24 Mar 2022 173,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

surface corrosion to entire under body

Pass 30 Mar 2021 162,871 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight under body surface corrosion/ previous reopiars

Fail 16 Jun 2020 162,771 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member holed in a few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear door wont open

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 147,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 133,410 miles

both inner and outter sills rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer sill deteriorating

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside centre out rigger deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer sill deteriorating

Rear diff mount bushes x2 deteriorating

Steering system slightly rough when turning lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,948 miles

Inner Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,700 miles

Wiper ends poor

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,645 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,644 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,334 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

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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KD54 MJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KD54 MJD, 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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KD54 MJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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