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KR05 HMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,724 mi
Last recorded154,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,475 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 152,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 150,304 miles

NEEDS H/BRAKE AJUSTMENT

Fail 2 Jul 2020 150,293 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

NEEDS H/BRAKE AJUSTMENT

Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,439 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 147,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,586 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 140,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,913 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 133,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 127,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 127,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 119,288 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 119,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,828 miles

n/s side repeater lens missing - still emits a orange light

very small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 102,915 miles

slight play front antiroll lnks

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 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR05 HMJ registered?

KR05 HMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KR05 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 HMJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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