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KE05 TVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,930 mi
Last recorded168,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 TVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 168,930 miles

Under the vehicle corroded front and rear

Pass 10 Jul 2023 166,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 161,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 159,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,939 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,569 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 90,569 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,094 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,930 miles

corrosion on tailgate.

front brake imbalance 21%.

indicator switch worn.

Fail 4 May 2012 72,930 miles

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

corrosion on tailgate.

front brake imbalance 21%.

indicator switch worn.

Pass 4 May 2011 64,103 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,921 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,022 miles

srs light on

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,258 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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KE05 TVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KE05 TVX, 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 KE05 TVX registered?

KE05 TVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is KE05 TVX safe to buy?

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