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KG05 ZTY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 ZTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 112,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox rear mount worn

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,157 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear gearbox mount worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,521 miles

park brake 16% (min allowed) ,,, will need attention

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,728 miles

tyres perished on side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,862 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,709 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 64,585 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,579 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,150 miles

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,325 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 ZTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

KG05 ZTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KG05 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 ZTY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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