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NH05 KSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 KSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,718 miles

ALL PLASTIC SIDE TRIMS MISSING

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

PLASTIC SIDE MOULDINGS MISSING

Rear DOOR HANDLE MISSING

Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassie holed x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,279 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 76,577 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis section piece to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis section to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,065 miles

nearside rear wheel arch slight damage

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,958 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edge running off

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,739 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 45,252 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,528 miles

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

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

bonnet 2nd stage catch faulty

n/s/f flexi brake pipe touching link bar on full lock

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,177 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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NH05 KSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NH05 KSU, 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 NH05 KSU registered?

NH05 KSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is NH05 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 KSU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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