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JC54 ARM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,351 mi
Last recorded183,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC54 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 183,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 180,562 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 180,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 174,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 169,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 169,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 166,889 miles

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

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

slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears X2 , by the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside inner sill corroding but not excessive

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 164,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears X2 , by the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside inner sill corroding but not excessive

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 163,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 163,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 163,224 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 159,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre cross climate type, all others summer tyres

steering rack slightly damp with hydraulic fluid

Fail 30 Nov 2018 159,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded completely white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded completely white (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre cross climate type, all others summer tyres

steering rack slightly damp with hydraulic fluid

Pass 5 Dec 2017 155,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,132 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 106,624 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 88,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,058 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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JC54 ARM 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 JC54 ARM, 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 JC54 ARM registered?

JC54 ARM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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