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KJ05 MTF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,084 mi
Last recorded129,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 126,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 112,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 112,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 98,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,122 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 72,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,560 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,966 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,647 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advice parking brake adjusted

air bag light on dash

front brake pads [look low ? ]

off side rear light damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on dash

slight damage to off side rear light lens

Fail 6 Mar 2009 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on dash

slight damage to off side rear light lens

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,809 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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KJ05 MTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJ05 MTF, 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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KJ05 MTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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