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KJ55 YFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,878 mi
Last recorded141,878 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 141,878 miles

Offside Front door corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 141,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,184 miles

Offside Front door corroded

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,199 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 128,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 119,490 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,580 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

parking foot brake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,437 miles

Brake warning lamp on

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,432 miles

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

Brake warning lamp on

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,746 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

DRIVERS WINDOW NOT WORKING ON SWITCH

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

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,534 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

TOWBAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,807 miles

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

Underside of vehicle is caked in mud.Which makes the inspection hard work as items need to be scraped clean to check them

Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Underside of vehicle is caked in mud.Which makes the inspection hard work as items need to be scraped clean to check them

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,444 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP IS ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Offside stop lamp dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ55 YFK, 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 KJ55 YFK registered?

KJ55 YFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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