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KR05 KMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

190,543 mi
Last recorded190,543 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 190,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

various points of corrosion underside, but not excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2021 190,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

various points of corrosion underside, but not excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2020 183,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 183,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 282,787 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 282,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 268,582 miles

Handbrake poor expecially the n/s/r !

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 155,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 147,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres wear edges

inner front roll bar mounts slight play

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r light lens damaged

park lever long travel

Fail 21 Apr 2015 147,209 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres wear edges

inner front roll bar mounts slight play

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r light lens damaged

park lever long travel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 134,608 miles

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

front prop rear joint worn

o/s/f RACK END slight play

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2014 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front prop rear joint worn

o/s/f RACK END slight play

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,820 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres small cracks in sidewall

front brake imbalance bit high 24/25%

n/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

parking brake lever long travel

rear centre prop bearing noisey

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres small cracks in sidewall

front brake imbalance bit high 24/25%

n/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

parking brake lever long travel

rear centre prop bearing noisey

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 104,214 miles

offside rear lamp and reflector damaged

propshaft joint worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear lamp and reflector damaged

propshaft joint worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,532 miles

airbag light on

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,274 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,501 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,396 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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