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KP54 BVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

352,138 mi
Last recorded352,138 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 352,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sliding side doors corrosion lower panel

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 292,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 281,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rears corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 281,726 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements motorbike number plate letters to small. (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rears corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 272,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 264,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 251,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 245,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 245,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 235,836 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 235,828 miles

Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure STEERING COLUMN BOLT (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 223,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 209,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 199,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 187,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 175,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 162,689 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 150,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 135,540 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 107,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 86,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,842 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,829 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 70,600 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,612 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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KP54 BVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 KP54 BVY, 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 KP54 BVY registered?

KP54 BVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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The MOT history for KP54 BVY shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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