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KU05 FNG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 FNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019
Fail 9 Jul 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides, (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Internal bonnet release mechanism defective

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

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

Offside Front Washer defective, but sufficient water to windscreen

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil level low

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Internal bonnet release mechanism defective

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

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

Offside Front Washer defective, but sufficient water to windscreen

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2017 790,697 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 790,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016
Pass 29 Apr 2015

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

injectors chuffing

Fail 28 Apr 2015

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

injectors chuffing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 772,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 163,610 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 163,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 153,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 136,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 119,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 104,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,071 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 FNG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

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

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