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VK05 UKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,169 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,575 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 38,575 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,425 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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VK05 UKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK05 UKX, 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 VK05 UKX registered?

VK05 UKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is VK05 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 UKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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