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KR05 XCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

454,206 mi
Last recorded454,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 454,206 miles

MOST BRAKE PIPES PRESSURE TESTED ONLY (PIPES COATED)

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS ,INNER JOINTS WORN ,SUGGEST REPLACED (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 454,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested NO MAIN BEAM (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced DIM (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE FRONT MAIN BEAM (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced DIM (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Indicator switch insecure SWITCH LOOSE ON STEERING COLUMB (4.4.2 (a) (i))

MOST BRAKE PIPES PRESSURE TESTED ONLY (PIPES COATED)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT INSECURE ON LINK ARM (SMALL END) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFTS ,INNER JOINTS WORN ,SUGGEST REPLACED (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 443,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear inner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 3 May 2017 428,445 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 428,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (subframe) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also brake pipe nuts excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (jacking point + rear suspension bush) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also brake pipe nut is excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 407,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 375,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear facing seat belt webbing worn

Pass 6 May 2014 338,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise slight play in top steering columb bush

advise tarrif chart in windsrceen not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2013 316,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 274,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 226,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear inner cv boots deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2009 145,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 111,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 75,854 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre cut to cords

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,979 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 XCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

KR05 XCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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