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KJ55 YFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,917 mi
Last recorded145,917 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 145,899 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,994 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and blowing

General corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,469 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear and center exhaust corroded

rear exhaust bracket snapped

rear shock covers corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 139,145 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

nearside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,468 miles

nearside front arb link slightly worn

rear shock covers corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 135,466 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch,behind inner wheel arch cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front arb link slightly worn

rear shock covers corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 131,047 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 26 Nov 2018 125,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,848 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 118,848 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 114,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 108,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 101,489 miles

Rear seat removed

Fail 21 Nov 2014 101,489 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,236 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2009 57,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

KJ55 YFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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