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L123 JKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 120,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 116,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 116,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,174 miles

Exhaust tailpipe rusty

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 112,173 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust tailpipe rusty

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,784 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 89,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,850 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,528 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,809 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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L123 JKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L123 JKR, 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 L123 JKR registered?

L123 JKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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