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LL05 KDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,242 mi
Last recorded120,242 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear body panel starting to corrode

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear body panel starting to corrode

all doors corroded

completely undersealed front to rear

Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,244 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded both sides inner and outer

Pass 11 Oct 2024 111,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills under sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,217 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,021 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bar x play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 74,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 74,429 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,638 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,511 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 54,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,305 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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LL05 KDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LL05 KDO, 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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LL05 KDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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