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KS05 JHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,398 mi
Last recorded174,398 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 174,398 miles

front pads and discs coming very close to service limit

slight play in front d bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2013 140,454 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 140,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,552 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 86,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,521 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 65,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KS05 JHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KS05 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 JHY?

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What year was KS05 JHY registered?

KS05 JHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 JHY have outstanding finance?

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