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KP55 AAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,297 mi
Last recorded150,297 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,297 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (cracked) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 150,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (cracked) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 144,052 miles

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

Rear doors damaged

engine managment light on

fog light tell tale not working

heavy mud under vehicle

low oil

o/s and n/s rear lamps damaged

o/s and n/s windows will not open

pads and handbrake lights on

Fail 5 Mar 2020 144,049 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached under front wing (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached under front wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached under front wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear doors damaged

engine managment light on

fog light tell tale not working

heavy mud under vehicle

low oil

o/s and n/s rear lamps damaged

o/s and n/s windows will not open

pads and handbrake lights on

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 134,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position secondery catch inop (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,683 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 113,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bonnet can not be opened

Pass 7 Jan 2016 100,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,853 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 185,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 185,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 84,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,908 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 171,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 154,814 miles

Oil leak

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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KP55 AAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KP55 AAE, 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 KP55 AAE registered?

KP55 AAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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