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KM55 VGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,019 mi
Last recorded161,019 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 161,019 miles

Difficulty to open bonnet.

Engine running rough.

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Long handbrake lever travel.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded and holed.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 160,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight slightly damaged (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board injector leak (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff

engine has slight misfire

exhaust downpipe very slight blow

exhaust in poor condition

long travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Jan 2021 157,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 157,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 155,864 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre appears low in pressure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,146 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 154,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 152,520 miles

Brake pad wear light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 m m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5 mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 150,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,720 miles

Clutch and brake pedal anti sliup worn smoothz

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,596 miles

brake fluid level was low has been topped up but advise further investigation

Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake fluid level was low has been topped up but advise further investigation

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,134 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2010 87,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 87,084 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,092 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

KM55 VGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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