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KF05 RYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,213 mi
Last recorded159,213 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 159,213 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective poor images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 154,381 miles

Nearside parking brake has poor performance

Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lense covers need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 152,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

registiration lamp not working

Fail 18 Jul 2020 152,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

registiration lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2019 146,585 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both outer covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe & tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,561 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,401 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 RYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KF05 RYZ, 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 KF05 RYZ registered?

KF05 RYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KF05 RYZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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