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KJ55 YBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

277,425 mi
Last recorded277,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 277,425 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

driver door heavy corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2017 277,255 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

driver door heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 251,727 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

fuel filler door insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2016 251,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

fuel filler door insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 231,241 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 231,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 209,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 209,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 178,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 147,277 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 147,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 69,382 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,068 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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KJ55 YBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJ55 YBT, 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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KJ55 YBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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