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KF55 XFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

211,945 mi
Last recorded211,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 211,945 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 211,945 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 211,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 211,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 210,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 206,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 201,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 201,539 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 196,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 189,775 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 182,851 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 174,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 167,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,661 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 151,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 143,876 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 139,025 miles

Emmissions too clean to register blip.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tested in wet conditions.

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 139,025 miles

Emmissions too clean to register blip.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tested in wet conditions.

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 134,554 miles

Both Rear Light Lenses Cracked

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Number Plate Cracked

Knock From Front Suspension - No Play Found

Large Crack In Non Swept Area Of Windscreen

Rear Tail Pipe Rusted

Offside Rear Tyre On Legal Limit

Fail 20 Oct 2010 134,554 miles

Both Rear Light Lenses Cracked

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Number Plate Cracked

Knock From Front Suspension - No Play Found

Large Crack In Non Swept Area Of Windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tail Pipe Rusted

Offside Rear Tyre On Legal Limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 127,404 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2009 127,404 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 117,458 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 117,458 miles

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

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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KF55 XFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KF55 XFR, 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 KF55 XFR registered?

KF55 XFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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