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FX05 WJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,817 mi
Last recorded206,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 WJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 206,817 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust held with wire but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly at universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs surface corroded

all inner and outer sills corroded

battery in low state of charge

Fail 8 Jan 2025 206,817 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust held with wire but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly at universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

all 4 brake discs surface corroded

all inner and outer sills corroded

battery in low state of charge

Pass 22 Apr 2023 200,012 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear rubber hanger perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension components chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 193,178 miles

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

Rear parking brake only just brake efficiency recommend brake service

underside of vehicle covered in underseal material

Fail 19 Feb 2022 193,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside front of rear suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed nearside and offside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 184,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 173,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 170,448 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 170,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 163,862 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 157,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 150,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 144,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 136,305 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 129,169 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 123,455 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 123,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 116,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 101,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,770 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 81,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 105,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FX05 WJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX05 WJF, 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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FX05 WJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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