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KJ54 HEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,970 mi
Last recorded71,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 HEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 69,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,117 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody has general corrosions covered with under seal

Fail 11 Feb 2023 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody has general corrosions covered with under seal

Fail 2 Feb 2023 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,492 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 59,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,080 miles

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

underside vof vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 56,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

underside vof vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,943 miles

front discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2020 53,943 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,162 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 49,162 miles

Exhaust system insecure FRONT BRACKET BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire MIDDLE SILENCER HEAT SHIELD INSECURE (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,709 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front inner sill corroded through but not within prescribed area

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,323 miles

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 26 Jan 2016 43,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 40,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,404 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear lower reflector missing

nearside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

rear tyres worn to 3mm but slightly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,354 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,168 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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KJ54 HEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJ54 HEN, 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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KJ54 HEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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