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KM55 LKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,950 mi
Last recorded162,950 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 162,950 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2016 162,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) not working ns and os front (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working ns (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

brake pipes have protective coatings

front brake pads low

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded- pads not checked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2015 139,999 miles

front and rear brake discs worn- poss undersize

front to rear brake pipe corroded

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nsr upper spring guide missing

osf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe coroded

power steering pump leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 139,881 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working osf sidelight dull (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort ns and os rear parking brake fluctuating (3.7.D.3a)

Steering locking device insecure steering column insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not clearing the screen (8.2.3)

front brake binding osf brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding ns rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

nsr upper spring guide missing

osf brake pipe corroded

osr brake pipe coroded

power steering pump leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2014 128,260 miles

front & rear brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s n/s front flexi brake hoses cracking

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing close to treadbars

Fail 20 Sep 2014 128,260 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front & rear brake discs worn(poss undersize)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s n/s front flexi brake hoses cracking

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing close to treadbars

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,596 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

power steering reservoir has oil spillage all over it but no signs of leaks at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

power steering reservoir has oil spillage all over it but no signs of leaks at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,359 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 101,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 86,856 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,143 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,134 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,057 miles

Discs corroded. Efficiency okay at test.

Offside Front 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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KM55 LKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KM55 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

KM55 LKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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