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KF05 SBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

379,623 mi
Last recorded379,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 379,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 225,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 219,311 miles

Front winscreen has chip

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 219,311 miles

Front winscreen has chip

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 187,534 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 187,534 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 186,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 186,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 181,038 miles

screen scratch on passenger side of screen,not to excess

sticker residue in drivers swept area,not directly in drivers view

Fail 28 Mar 2014 181,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

screen scratch on passenger side of screen,not to excess

sticker residue in drivers swept area,not directly in drivers view

Pass 14 Sep 2012 158,247 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 158,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 133,095 miles

slight play in osf antirollbar link rod joint

Fail 6 Sep 2011 133,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre down to 2mm

osf tyre down to 3mm

osf tyre valve got fine cracks

osr tyre down to limit

slight play in osf antirollbar link rod joint

Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,540 miles

Indicator switch slightly loose.

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rust marks around offside rear shockabsorber lower bolt indicating it is loose or excessive wear. But not excessive play at present.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake squeeking when applied 350 to 400 force.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 105,540 miles

Indicator switch slightly loose.

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rust marks around offside rear shockabsorber lower bolt indicating it is loose or excessive wear. But not excessive play at present.

offside front brake squeeking when applied 350 to 400 force.

Fail 20 May 2009 86,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s load door handle loose not allowing door to be opened from the outside

Pass 20 May 2009 86,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s load door handle loose not allowing door to be opened from the outside

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,207 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 SBV 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 60%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

KF05 SBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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