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KR05 KGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 174,376 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s body damaged

n/s/f steering gaiter twisted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 174,013 miles

Centre Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

n/s body damaged

n/s/f steering gaiter twisted

Fail 28 Mar 2015 143,047 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,047 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 215,317 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 215,306 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 189,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 189,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 99,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,894 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,491 miles

n/s front tyre low

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 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

KR05 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is KR05 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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