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KU55 CZX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,664 mi
Last recorded198,664 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 CZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 198,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 194,110 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 186,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 178,461 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 178,461 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 174,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 174,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 154,486 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 154,486 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

nsf tyre split

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,028 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 127,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release cable is broken with only a few strands remaining, NOTE it is a refusal to test vehicle if the bonnet can not be opened.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 102,976 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release cable is broken with only a few strands remaining, NOTE it is a refusal to test vehicle if the bonnet can not be opened.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable seperated from the handle

Fail 3 Oct 2008 121,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable seperated from the handle

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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KU55 CZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU55 CZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 CZX registered?

KU55 CZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is KU55 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 CZX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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