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KF55 XHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,904 mi
Last recorded148,904 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 148,904 miles

Rear trailing arms corroded

all jacking points corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2020 148,902 miles

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

Rear trailing arms corroded

all jacking points corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 147,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 147,922 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 147,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 146,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,766 miles

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

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

parking brake close to reserve travel limit

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,749 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

rear number plate water stained

Fail 20 Oct 2015 125,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorbers weak

rear number plate water stained

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,751 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 110,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 99,424 miles

cover on electrical towing socket missing

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

cover on electrical towing socket missing

handbrake close to reserve travel limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,141 miles

parking brake is very close to reserve travel limit

some wear noted on front brake pads

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 55,656 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,159 miles

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

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

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 XHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

KF55 XHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is KF55 XHO safe to buy?

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