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SR05 KBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

mil light on

Fail 2 Oct 2019 113,228 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear panel corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on sliding door

Pass 23 May 2017 99,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 99,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,009 miles

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)

propshaft front joint badly worn

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

propshaft front joint badly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,180 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,170 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,869 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,201 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 68,201 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 58,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,176 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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SR05 KBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SR05 KBO, 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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SR05 KBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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