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KM55 XED

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,705 mi
Last recorded202,705 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 202,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 202,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 198,452 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 198,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle damaged (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering vibrating

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 192,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 185,416 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 185,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 25 Jan 2013 172,850 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 172,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 158,266 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 158,266 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 149,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 142,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 142,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 101,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 XED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

KM55 XED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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