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KP55 EYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

236,749 mi
Last recorded236,749 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 236,749 miles

Front headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded

surface rust under the vehicle and on body and on some other components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 236,749 miles

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

Front headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded

surface rust under the vehicle and on body and on some other components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 222,005 miles

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

Front windscreen has damage to an area less than a10mm circle within zone A

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 222,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front windscreen has damage to an area less than a10mm circle within zone A

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 202,602 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 27 Oct 2017 184,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 184,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 164,823 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2012 90,712 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor fuel weep from filter area

reverse light inop

Fail 10 Oct 2012 90,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor fuel weep from filter area

reverse light inop

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,488 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

indicators switch is slightly loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 68,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,366 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,282 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

KP55 EYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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