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KF05 RXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 138,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 115,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

foot brake anti slip pad worn

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,557 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chuffing from engine may need attention

dampness around power steering rack

deep cuts in rear tyres

headlight aims on upper limits

rear vnumber plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out over slip plate

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

chuffing from engine may need attention

dampness around power steering rack

deep cuts in rear tyres

front discs lipped

headlight aims on upper limits

rear vnumber plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

tracking out over slip plate

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,752 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2013 84,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,174 miles

see last advice sheet test no.676109122217

Fail 16 Aug 2012 82,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake application requires attention 26%

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,825 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs worn

nsf tyre wall damaged

osr door wont open from outside handle u/s

osr tyre seems flat

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,507 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fuel filler flap broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f door check strap broken

Oil leak

Rear door handle broken

o/s/f upper door hinge cracked - requires attention

Fail 14 Aug 2010 67,507 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fuel filler flap broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f door check strap broken

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

Oil leak

Rear door handle broken

o/s/f upper door hinge cracked - requires attention

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,715 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 22 Aug 2009 62,715 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KF05 RXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KF05 RXZ, 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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KF05 RXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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