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KF05 RZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,522 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2024 68,522 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,833 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S "Cloudy" (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,212 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 54,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR NEAR JACKING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,947 miles

Headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in wing panel by door (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured in wing panel by door (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,160 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,453 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,680 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 RZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

KF05 RZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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