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KU05 FME

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,682 mi
Last recorded168,682 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,682 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 165,162 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 165,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,268 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Front tyres worn on edge

Offside hand brake effort low

Play in nearside track arm

Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,235 miles

General corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 158,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,083 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 154,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 150,986 miles

O/S headlamp lens misty

Pass 26 Jun 2014 143,663 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 143,663 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 143,620 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 118,585 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 118,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 102,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 102,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,191 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 92,191 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,113 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 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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What year was KU05 FME registered?

KU05 FME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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