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JWM 805H

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

235,369 mi
Last recorded235,369 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWM 805H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 235,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 234,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 234,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 231,164 miles

Nearside Front corrosion of jacking point

Nearside Front corrosion of sill

Nearside Rear corrosion of sill.

Offside Rear corrosion of sill.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 225,898 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 225,898 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 216,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 211,049 miles

brake pipes coated in wax

Pass 30 Nov 2018 206,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 199,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 199,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 195,296 miles

slight pitting osf pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2014 191,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 187,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 184,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 182,186 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 182,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 179,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 172,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 166,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 162,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 133,433 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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JWM 805H is a 2003 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 87%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 JWM 805H, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWM 805H registered?

JWM 805H is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is JWM 805H safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWM 805H shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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