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KU55 GXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,500 mi
Last recorded182,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 GXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 171,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2019 171,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 152,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (outer sill) (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (outer sill) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,472 miles

nsr tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,885 miles

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

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 GXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GXZ, 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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KU55 GXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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