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KU05 FLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,166 mi
Last recorded258,166 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 258,166 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 258,152 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 256,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 254,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 254,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 251,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 249,037 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 249,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 244,979 miles

n/side rear tyre splitting round inner wall

Pass 24 Sep 2019 240,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 231,688 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 231,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 222,388 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2016 208,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 191,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 173,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 161,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 153,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 146,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 141,208 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 141,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,933 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 123,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,021 miles

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 FLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU05 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

KU05 FLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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