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KR05 KJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

292,113 mi
Last recorded292,113 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 292,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 272,731 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 250,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 226,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 196,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 168,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 149,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 149,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 116,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,484 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 86,276 miles

bonnet release cable detched from in cab lever

both front brakes slightly binding

brake discs appear to be worn

ns wiper blade deteriorated at the end

passenger centre door wont open

heater ? hose rubbing on n/s under bonnet chassis leg

Fail 6 Aug 2011 86,276 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release cable detched from in cab lever

both front brakes slightly binding

brake discs appear to be worn

ns wiper blade deteriorated at the end

passenger centre door wont open

heater ? hose rubbing on n/s under bonnet chassis leg

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,041 miles

"Clonk" somewhere in steering system

Both front brake discs scored

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Both wiper blades deteriorating

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

Orange brake warning light on throughout test

Parking brake foot pedal travel long

Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

"Clonk" somewhere in steering system

Both front brake discs scored

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Orange brake warning light on throughout test

Parking brake foot pedal travel long

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,025 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,105 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 KJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 KR05 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

KR05 KJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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