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KS05 ZFH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,299 miles

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

smear on wipers

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2020 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,135 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded heavily and holed

offside front tyre worn to limit, needs changing now

offside rear light unit damaged

oil around engine

Fail 14 Apr 2018 88,112 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded heavily and holed

offside front tyre worn to limit, needs changing now

offside rear light unit damaged

oil around engine

Pass 15 Apr 2017 83,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front brake hoses perished

n/s headlamp poorly secured

o/s/r light cluster damaged - o/s/r fog lamp cover broken but still emits a red light

oil leaks

Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,639 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front brake hoses perished

n/s headlamp poorly secured

o/s/r light cluster damaged - o/s/r fog lamp cover broken but still emits a red light

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,612 miles

advise security of nsf headlamp

Fail 2 Apr 2016 79,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise security of nsf headlamp

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,114 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise osf mirror cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,343 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Side door does not close

Wear in offside front antiroll bar droplink

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,051 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

near/side rear lamp assembly damaged

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 ZFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KS05 ZFH, 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 ZFH?

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What year was KS05 ZFH registered?

KS05 ZFH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is KS05 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ZFH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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