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LH54 AKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,425 mi
Last recorded99,425 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 99,425 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake foot lever close to full travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake foot lever close to full travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 90,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 90,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,041 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking from input seal and both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 96% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Indicator switch insecure indicator stork loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,041 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from pipe above fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking from input seal and both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 96% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Indicator switch insecure indicator stork loose (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flex pipe cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 74,244 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 66,809 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,199 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,196 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,281 miles

Bonnet release handle is broken

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,281 miles

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

Bonnet release handle is broken

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,410 miles

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

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

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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LH54 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LH54 AKJ, 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 LH54 AKJ registered?

LH54 AKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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