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S12 KDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,562 mi
Last recorded179,562 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 KDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 179,562 miles

Nearside 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 9 Feb 2018 173,892 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,533 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 136,866 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 129,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,451 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,838 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 91,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,019 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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S12 KDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S12 KDS, 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 S12 KDS registered?

S12 KDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is S12 KDS safe to buy?

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