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KJ55 YHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,358 mi
Last recorded206,358 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 YHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 206,358 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side front off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

near side front jacking point corroded slightly

near side front outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 206,358 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side front off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

near side front jacking point corroded slightly

near side front outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 206,347 miles

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2021 206,347 miles

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 204,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2018 187,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 187,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 181,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

coolant leak

front reg plate cracked

o/s rear lamp lens cracked

oil leak

play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 Jul 2015 173,339 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside of vehicle

spare wheel loose

Fail 9 Jul 2015 173,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside of vehicle

spare wheel loose

Fail 2 Jul 2014 164,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light showing on dash.

fuel flap defective.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 164,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light showing on dash.

fuel flap defective.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 250,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 129,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 122,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,233 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 104,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YHX, 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 YHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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