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AJ05 TLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

299,224 mi
Last recorded299,224 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 299,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 281,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 281,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 263,750 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 263,750 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 247,160 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 21 Feb 2022

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 179,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 164,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,006 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 157,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 144,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 144,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 144,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 142,398 miles

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

front windscreen cracked at top/slight bind on offside front brake/all steel brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 30 Oct 2013 140,079 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut on inner and outer walls but doesnt meet failure criteria

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

Unable to produce an emissions readout

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to equipment covering seats

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut on inner and outer walls but doesnt meet failure criteria

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

Unable to produce an emissions readout

Unable to test rear seatbelts due to equipment covering seats

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 138,773 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 138,773 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 137,859 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,654 miles

Diff side seal weeping

Inner track rod joints both have play in them

N/S/F tyre perishing and worn on edges

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some travel in brake service peddal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate chipped

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AJ05 TLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AJ05 TLN, 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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AJ05 TLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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