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KU55 DFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

403,844 mi
Last recorded403,844 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 403,844 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under Seal Right & Left (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 402,232 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right & Left Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 396,152 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed cover inside insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lens broken

steering wheel worn

Fail 2 Jan 2021 396,152 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed cover inside insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear lens broken

steering wheel worn

Pass 30 Dec 2019 388,833 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2019 388,833 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 380,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 230,836 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 225,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 225,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 211,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 194,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 179,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 160,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 160,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,302 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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KU55 DFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFJ, 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 KU55 DFJ registered?

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

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