MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
292,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear light clusters cracked
Sills corroded, Rear crash bar & wheel arches
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear light clusters cracked
Sills corroded, Rear crash bar & wheel arches
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sills corroded, Rear crash bar & wheel arches
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Inner plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill & Inner plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Sills corroded, Rear crash bar & wheel arches
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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KT05 XMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KT05 XMU, 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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KT05 XMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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