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KF55 XGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

135,700 mi
Last recorded135,700 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside, Front & Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,700 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,356 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and off side front jacking point area corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,335 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Sill area corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and off side front jacking point area corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,573 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,572 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn.......... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken............ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Imbalanced and poor effort nearside rear brake.......... (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs badly corroded and worn...... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components........

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,118 miles

Adv engine oil slight low.........

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adv both front flexi hoses getting poor condition......... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 88,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front aims very low........ (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure Inner lamp unit insecure........ (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Lamp inop including lamp fault showing on dash.......... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall badly cut to cord...... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe corroded at rear...... (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking badly...... (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear parking brakes heavy bind........... (1.4.1 (a))

Adv engine oil slight low.........

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Adv both front flexi hoses getting poor condition......... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Getting poor condition........ (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,362 miles

NOTE ALL seat belts fitted to rear have E number tags and are fitted to the seats .

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,358 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit tow bar wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes from engine compartment (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground tow bar wiring dragging on ground and incorrectly routed (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure some mounting bolts missing (both rows of seats) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NOTE ALL seat belts fitted to rear have E number tags and are fitted to the seats .

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,289 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,340 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut insecure strut to hub (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,275 miles

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

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

Shokes bouncey

Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Shokes bouncey

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,688 miles

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

Middle exhust blowing and corroded

N S F Link got play

Fail 15 Nov 2012 71,688 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Middle exhust blowing and corroded

N S F Link got play

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,616 miles

Disks scored

N S R Tyre v low

Fail 24 Sep 2011 64,615 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Disks scored

N S R Tyre v low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,362 miles

Disks scored

shokes bouncey

Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Disks scored

shokes bouncey

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,453 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 47,453 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,243 miles

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

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

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 XGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 KF55 XGE, 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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KF55 XGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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