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KF05 RYD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 140,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive requires cleaning to locate leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 29 May 2019 120,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 120,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 111,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 107,326 miles

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

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

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

slight corrosion under vehicle in various areas

Fail 19 May 2017 107,308 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cannot carry out emissions test due excessive leak (7.1.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

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

slight corrosion under vehicle in various areas

Pass 10 Mar 2016 305,335 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 305,329 miles

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

shock asorbers spongy

very bad diesel leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 173,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

coil light indicates a fault

Fail 6 Mar 2015 173,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

coil light indicates a fault

Pass 28 Feb 2014 156,342 miles

n/s/r reflector part missing

near side headlight wet inside

Pass 14 Mar 2013 141,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 141,379 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 122,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 122,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,788 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,441 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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KF05 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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