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KU05 BVO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,954 mi
Last recorded193,954 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 BVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 193,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded but not weak.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 164,775 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 164,774 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn from outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,505 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn from outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches damaged but no jagged edges

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,167 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches damaged but no jagged edges

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,497 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 106,497 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 86,573 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 86,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,879 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,675 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 34,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KU05 BVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KU05 BVO, 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 KU05 BVO registered?

KU05 BVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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