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KP55 APK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 116,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 116,860 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both sides (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,950 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on screen (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,049 miles

bonnet pull stiff

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slighty pitted (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges slight wear

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70 kgf (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slighty pitted (3.5.1i)

bonnet pull stiff

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges slight wear

Pass 3 Jun 2015 99,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,831 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,831 miles

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,129 miles

cracks in aux drive belt

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2012 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cracks in aux drive belt

inner edge of o/s/r brake disc corroded

oil level near low mark

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs are poor

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,575 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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KP55 APK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APK, 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 APK registered?

KP55 APK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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