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KR55 EWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

223,846 mi
Last recorded223,846 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 EWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 223,846 miles

head light operating switch is loose

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

all four brake hoses are perishing

rear loading door lower catch is not operating but door is still secured in the closed position.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 223,846 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all four brake hoses are perishing

head light operating switch is loose

rear loading door lower catch is not operating but door is still secured in the closed position.

Pass 13 Jan 2018 219,167 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 219,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 195,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 184,385 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 184,838 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 180,422 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 173,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 153,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 145,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 129,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 114,031 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,802 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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KR55 EWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KR55 EWE, 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 KR55 EWE registered?

KR55 EWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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