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KE05 LBL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vario

Cream Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,159 mi
Last recorded58,159 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario90,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,159 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & rear both ends of drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play vertical joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,147 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,424 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak (on limit now)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,702 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2021 54,702 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2020 54,514 miles

Front Lower Scuttle panal below windscreen corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,874 miles

Exhaust tailpipe pitted/corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,418 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe pin holed/rusted (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,483 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 46,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,836 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,654 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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KE05 LBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario in Cream with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 90,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE05 LBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE05 LBL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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