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LE05 AXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

224,863 mi
Last recorded224,863 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 224,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 221,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 213,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 193,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 185,801 miles

rear brake disc inner surfaces excessiveley corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 185,798 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake disc inner surfaces excessiveley corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 182,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 176,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 170,114 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 158,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 149,270 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 145,287 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 128,518 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 127,744 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 117,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knock on steering during lock to lock on near side front?

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,269 miles

knock on steering during lock to lock on near side front?

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,269 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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LE05 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LE05 AXJ, 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 LE05 AXJ registered?

LE05 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LE05 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE05 AXJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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