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LJ05 FKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,932 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 63,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 44,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 43,293 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 43,293 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,942 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,564 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,707 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,071 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,533 miles

n.s.f tyre wall damaged. Cords not exposed

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 4,838 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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LJ05 FKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LJ05 FKE, 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 LJ05 FKE registered?

LJ05 FKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LJ05 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 FKE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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