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KP05 HWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

218,771 mi
Last recorded218,771 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 HWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 218,771 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both LED (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both require polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat belt area inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seatbelt inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2024 217,558 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corroded

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

both sides front to rear inner and/outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 216,285 miles

Corrosion to floor and suspension components

Fail 2 Aug 2022 216,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to floor and suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2021 213,999 miles

Underbody corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 25 Jun 2019 202,746 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 190,385 miles

o/s/r outer arch corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 190,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front lense discoloured (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/r outer arch corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 282,804 miles

body rusty

rear pads close to limit

Fail 16 Jun 2017 282,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body rusty

rear pads close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2016 161,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 161,237 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rears (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

glow plug light on

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 150,026 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 149,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 140,887 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect.

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2013 130,464 miles

N/S/R shock absorber has little resistance.

Fail 13 May 2013 130,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/R shock absorber has little resistance.

Fail 31 May 2012 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 113,244 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,564 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,293 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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KP05 HWZ 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 65.2%.

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 KP05 HWZ, 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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KP05 HWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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