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C2 SJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,706 mi
Last recorded86,706 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 86,706 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,300 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,704 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. lamp incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,344 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,312 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,131 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damage ( sharp edge )

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perrished

Fail 24 Aug 2018 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damage ( sharp edge )

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perrished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,706 miles

offside and nearside head light lenses detiorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 93,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,476 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,131 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,955 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,762 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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C2 SJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C2 SJW, 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 C2 SJW registered?

C2 SJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for C2 SJW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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