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KH55 GHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

247,323 mi
Last recorded247,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 247,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

engine oil leak

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 1 Jun 2015 243,137 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 243,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 233,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 210,884 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 210,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 174,176 miles

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

Offside front mirror housing damaged but secure

Oil leak

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

Small chip in front screen

Pass 23 Dec 2010 150,966 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 150,965 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 118,672 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2008 88,320 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 88,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KH55 GHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KH55 GHV, 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 KH55 GHV registered?

KH55 GHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KH55 GHV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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