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KS05 ZDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,659 mi
Last recorded161,659 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 161,659 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 161,589 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 161,589 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,807 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 144,624 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 144,624 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 139,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 139,892 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parling brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 132,266 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 123,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,173 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 111,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,498 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 107,458 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,845 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,255 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 97,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 80,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,232 miles

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,232 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,367 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,059 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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KS05 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO?

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What year was KS05 ZDO registered?

KS05 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is KS05 ZDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ZDO shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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