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KY05 KFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,900 mi
Last recorded241,900 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 241,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 241,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 244,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear in various place (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside outer cill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer cill has slight corrosion

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 5 May 2016 185,010 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2016 185,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 170,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jul 2013 149,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 134,086 miles

o/s/rear n/s/ rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 114,243 miles

rear pades

Fail 3 Jul 2010 114,243 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear pades

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,914 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 99,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 88,269 miles

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

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 KFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY05 KFP, 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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KY05 KFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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