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KN55 ZZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,278 mi
Last recorded170,278 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ZZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 170,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin + Fuel injector seals leaking fumes into cabin. (MAJOR). (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (offside and nearside). (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. (offside and nearside). ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded and taped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (offside and nearside). (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 266,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,645 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 163,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 161,769 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 158,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 156,189 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

surface corrosion to underbody in areas

Fail 7 Aug 2018 156,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer sill section slightly corroded

slight noise from n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounts

surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 Aug 2017 154,159 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 28 Jul 2017 154,159 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2016 150,268 miles

parking brake long travel

Pass 25 Jul 2015 148,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 140,707 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 137,307 miles

tow bar socket fauly

Fail 24 Jul 2012 137,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tow bar socket fauly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 132,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 107,840 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,500 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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KN55 ZZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KN55 ZZM, 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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KN55 ZZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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