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KP05 USJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

292,830 mi
Last recorded292,830 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 292,830 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Engine & UnderTray Covers Fitted unable to see certain testable items

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Fail 30 Nov 2021 292,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitting

Pass 15 Dec 2020 287,809 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 287,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 283,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 273,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 268,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 245,878 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 231,254 miles

OS Front top strut noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2014 219,460 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 202,056 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish a little

Pass 8 Jan 2013 183,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 168,420 miles

Slight chuff on exhaust tailpipe joint

Pass 26 May 2011 150,792 miles

Exhaust tailbox joint a little corroded

Front of engine damp with what appears to be diesel, suspect there may be a leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,327 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 USJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KP05 USJ, 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 KP05 USJ registered?

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

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