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KY05 KAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 153,015 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 153,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heater hose chsffing against n/s/f chassis

Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,011 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 144,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 130,586 miles

Both head lights have water in them.

N/S/F tyre has a deep cut in the outer wall.

O/S/F tyre has a puncher in the tread .

Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,854 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 95,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

indicator swich is loos

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,553 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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KY05 KAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY05 KAJ, 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 KY05 KAJ registered?

KY05 KAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is KY05 KAJ safe to buy?

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