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KN05 MFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 MFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2023 154,540 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front roll bar d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front inner sill and jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned some cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

indicator stalk loose.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 144,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,473 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 138,359 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 138,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 133,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 127,319 miles

nearside front dorr mirror tape up

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 19 May 2014 120,567 miles

offside front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

rear brake disc rusty

wheel trims fitted whyeel nuts not checked

Pass 10 May 2013 110,843 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 110,843 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front service brakes show an imbalance

Pass 29 May 2012 98,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake pedal shows travel.

service brake pedal shows extensive travel.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,910 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake pedal shows travel.

service brake pedal shows extensive travel.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 47,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and naer side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and naer side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

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 MFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KN05 MFV, 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 KN05 MFV registered?

KN05 MFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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