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KU05 FKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

285,349 mi
Last recorded285,349 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 285,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 281,848 miles

drivers inner door handle defective

long parking brake travel

slight noise/leak from injector

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

underside corrosion present

Fail 12 Sep 2019 281,848 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

drivers inner door handle defective

long parking brake travel

slight noise/leak from injector

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

underside corrosion present

Pass 14 Sep 2018 268,855 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 268,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 253,707 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 253,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Oil leak ()

underside showing surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 233,833 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 229,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 229,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

glow plug light flashing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 220,344 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 220,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust fumes coming inside of vehicle when heater turned on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 178,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2013 178,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2012 147,328 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 147,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 147,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,349 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 118,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 FKS 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 57.1%.

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 FKS, 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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KU05 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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