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KR05 HLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,058 mi
Last recorded170,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 170,058 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills, doors and arches

Pass 25 Jun 2022 169,145 miles

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

Nearside has a corrosion hole in non supporting outrigger but just outside prescribed areas

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills, doors and chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2021 168,745 miles

brake pedal has travel

parking brake pedal has travel

Fail 31 Mar 2021 168,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake pedal has travel

parking brake pedal has travel

Pass 31 Mar 2020 166,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 166,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 165,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 154,087 miles

BOTH rear tyres at 3mm of tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,730 miles

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

some imbalance in front brakes

Fail 20 Jan 2016 139,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

some imbalance in front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2015 127,364 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 127,364 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,498 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake pads wearing low

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2013 111,381 miles

long travel in parking brake

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

noise from rear brakes in roller test

Fail 18 Nov 2013 111,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

long travel in parking brake

noise from rear brakes in roller test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,458 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges and damage to sidewall n/s

long travel in parking brake

Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low on edges and damage to sidewall n/s

long travel in parking brake

Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,187 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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KR05 HLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR05 HLY, 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 KR05 HLY registered?

KR05 HLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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