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KS55 WLP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

301,969 mi
Last recorded301,969 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 301,969 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken but not showing wrong colour lighting

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2017 301,348 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken but not showing wrong colour lighting

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion starting under vehicle

n/s and o/s headlamps have condesation inside lenses

Pass 21 Mar 2016 279,455 miles

high level brake lamp in op

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 279,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and splitting (3.3.A.1b)

high level brake lamp in op

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 251,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal antislip worn close to excess

n/s repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 227,605 miles

N/S/R lamp unit cracked but not showing white light

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 207,351 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 207,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad warning light on

N/S door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 186,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 167,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 147,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 121,177 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 121,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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KS55 WLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS55 WLP, 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 KS55 WLP registered?

KS55 WLP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is KS55 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 WLP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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