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KJ55 YEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,218 mi
Last recorded231,218 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 YEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 231,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 229,648 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 229,648 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 221,835 miles

brake pads warning light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 216,739 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 216,738 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 201,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found at time of test, possible injector leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 200,142 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Smell of diesel from under bonnet, no leak found at time of test, possible injector leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 184,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 162,550 miles

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

exhaust fumes from underneath engine bay

high travel in parking brake

Fail 31 Aug 2012 162,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust fumes from underneath engine bay

high travel in parking brake

Pass 12 Aug 2011 133,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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 YEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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