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KJ05 MUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,726 mi
Last recorded219,726 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 MUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 219,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 219,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both sides inner seal (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 217,593 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2019 205,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 205,213 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left aim unvisibable (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 30 cm outside of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 204,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 204,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 202,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 202,079 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 199,795 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills corrosion

slight diesel leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 199,791 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills corrosion

slight diesel leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 196,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 184,508 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 170,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 155,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 155,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 137,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 122,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 108,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 108,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ05 MUE, 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 KJ05 MUE registered?

KJ05 MUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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