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KR54 EHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,134 mi
Last recorded165,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 EHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 165,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 155,394 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SRS light on but van has had a special modification (twin seat removed and single fitted)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 12 Jan 2016 155,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SRS light on but van has had a special modification (twin seat removed and single fitted)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on but van has been modifyed to accomodate long loads

diesel injector seal/s blowing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 144,960 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on but van has been modifyed to accomodate long loads

diesel injector seal/s blowing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 133,551 miles

air bag light on. but van has had seat removed to carry longer loads (carpets)

condensation in n/s headlight. but still has a beam pattern

Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on. but van has had seat removed to carry longer loads (carpets)

condensation in n/s headlight. but still has a beam pattern

Pass 17 Jan 2013 122,850 miles

smell of fuel under bonett but no obvios signs of a leak

special conversion making airbag light illuminate

Fail 16 Jan 2013 122,850 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

smell of fuel under bonett but no obvios signs of a leak

special conversion making airbag light illuminate

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on

strong smell of fuel under bonett suspect injector seals leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 111,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag light on

strong smell of fuel under bonett suspect injector seals leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,531 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,521 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,615 miles

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

parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,684 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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KR54 EHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR54 EHB, 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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KR54 EHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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