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KN05 MBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel on limits advise adjustment

Fail 14 Jun 2023

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel on limits advise adjustment

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 764,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021
Pass 13 May 2020 58,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time off test advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 May 2019 56,591 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time off test advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 55,336 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 May 2017 53,402 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn

travel in handbrake pedal

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 43,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 39,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,599 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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KN05 MBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KN05 MBV, 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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KN05 MBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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