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KP05 JJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 140,343 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 140,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 132,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 132,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 119,588 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 119,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 174,278 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 174,274 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Apr 2014 158,265 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 158,265 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 138,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 138,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 120,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 120,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,483 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 89,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 44,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 44,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,093 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 JJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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