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DE55 JXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,253 mi
Last recorded190,253 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 190,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 184,917 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 179,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 174,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 168,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 162,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 162,244 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 159,245 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,245 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 152,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 146,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 146,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 140,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2015 133,259 miles

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 18 Dec 2015 133,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,844 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGE (225/45/18)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 118,468 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 112,238 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,684 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 51,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 50,323 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator on.

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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DE55 JXG 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 72%.

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 DE55 JXG, 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 DE55 JXG registered?

DE55 JXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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