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RA05 KVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,636 mi
Last recorded213,636 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 213,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2026 213,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 211,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear panel corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 210,110 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 209,778 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 208,661 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 185,809 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 185,809 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 178,699 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

differential pinion oil seal leaking

electric windows not working

fuel filler flap insecure

knocking noise from steering

Fail 21 Mar 2019 178,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged temporary glass fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

different size tyres fitted to front and rear

differential pinion oil seal leaking

electric windows not working

fuel filler flap insecure

knocking noise from steering

Pass 31 Aug 2017 153,329 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very perished but not to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Aug 2017 153,329 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very perished but not to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,887 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,054 miles

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

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

slight auto transmission leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 105,607 miles

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

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

front tyres on badly on edges

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,899 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,302 miles

front no plate breaking down

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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RA05 KVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA05 KVE, 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 RA05 KVE registered?

RA05 KVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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