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KM55 LJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,567 mi
Last recorded48,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 48,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,604 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 45,594 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,901 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 43,899 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around reservoir cap (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 43,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 40,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,837 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,858 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,354 miles

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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KM55 LJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KM55 LJY, 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 KM55 LJY registered?

KM55 LJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 LJY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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