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KF05 RZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,097 mi
Last recorded210,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 210,097 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 205,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 201,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 201,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 197,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 187,699 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 187,699 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff has misting of oil

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear differential leak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 135,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear differential leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 99,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 86,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,201 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,774 miles

advise front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,406 miles

condition rear number plate

Fail 1 Dec 2011 20,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

condition rear number plate

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,416 miles

cut in front off side front tyre side wall no cords exposed

Fail 15 Mar 2011 18,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in front off side front tyre side wall no cords exposed

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,656 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 15,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,358 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 RZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF05 RZU registered?

KF05 RZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KF05 RZU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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