MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Jacking points corroded, both sills damaged and corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust pipe corroded
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Both front jacking points/rear spring mounts/front subframe mounts/and rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge
Both front tyres worn on edges
Exhaust tail pipe corroded and leaking
Nearside Front Slight play in steering/suspension
Offside Weak headlight pattern
Play at steering wheel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Both front tyres worn on edges
Exhaust tail pipe corroded and leaking
Nearside Front Slight play in steering/suspension
Offside Weak headlight pattern
Play at steering wheel
Exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front tyres worn on edge
Offside hand brake effort low
Play in nearside track arm
General corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning light illuminating
General corrosion
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads low and discs corroded
O/S headlamp lens misty
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
engine oil leak
prop shaft u/j worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on
o/s door mirror cracked
o/s/r outer disc pad low
slight damage o/s/f outer wheel rim
small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on
o/s door mirror cracked
o/s/r outer disc pad low
slight damage o/s/f outer wheel rim
small cut n/s/r outer tyre wall
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU05 FME 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 FME, 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 FME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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