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KE05 HXB

2005 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,913 mi
Last recorded212,913 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Atego98,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HXB
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 212,913 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 206,892 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear both tyres over 10 years old

both front upper marker lights covered

Fail 3 Feb 2025 206,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear both tyres over 10 years old

both front upper marker lights covered

Pass 27 Oct 2020 206,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 206,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 206,516 miles

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

Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 181,486 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 181,485 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt does not retract or extend. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working all nearside marker lamps inoperative. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps registration lamps do not work. (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working both rear top markers inoperative. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle wet with differential oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from on top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,269 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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KE05 HXB is a 2005 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 98,986 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 HXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE05 HXB registered?

KE05 HXB is a 2005 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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