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KX05 MXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

707,694 mi
Last recorded707,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 707,694 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 426,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 426,886 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind splash guard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 422,514 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 422,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low off scale. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 411,576 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 411,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 399,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 383,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 383,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 363,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 350,674 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 350,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 331,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 308,455 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 289,184 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 289,184 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 270,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 270,979 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 265,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 245,502 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 245,456 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in prop shaft uj

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2012 229,579 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 213,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 213,310 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 198,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 177,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 165,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,958 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 147,948 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 142,468 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 142,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 132,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 122,963 miles

condensation drivers headlamp

Pass 29 May 2008 89,492 miles

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER TWISTED

Pass 16 May 2007 71,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,519 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,340 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KX05 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KX05 MXF, 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 KX05 MXF registered?

KX05 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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