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KG05 ZTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

204,333 mi
Last recorded204,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 204,333 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body and upper body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 200,971 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 200,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 195,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 190,770 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 301,426 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,342 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2019 180,342 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 173,477 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 166,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 159,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 236,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 219,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 219,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,718 miles

Audible knock from front suspension

NSR lens cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 126,716 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Audible knock from front suspension

NSR lens cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,635 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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KG05 ZTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG05 ZTV, 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 KG05 ZTV registered?

KG05 ZTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is KG05 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 ZTV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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