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KU05 FOD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,162 mi
Last recorded248,162 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 248,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe[ rear end side area ] (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to arm bush area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe[ rear end side area] (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 240,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 230,401 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 230,401 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 216,997 miles

under body slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 216,997 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2020 204,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2019 183,025 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle outer body has badly corrosion all over

Fail 13 Mar 2019 183,007 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill under passenger door (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle outer body has badly corrosion all over

Pass 10 Mar 2018 162,780 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion all over corrossion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion all over corrossion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill slightly damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear boot corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2018 162,780 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under passenger door inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion all over corrossion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion all over corrossion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill slightly damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear boot corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,316 miles

Body work in very poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,283 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

s.r.s warning lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,163 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 FOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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