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MJ55 FXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

208,365 mi
Last recorded208,365 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 208,365 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 208,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 204,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 199,062 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 199,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake warning light illuminated

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 194,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 194,440 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 186,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 186,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 178,612 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 178,612 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

headlamp switch insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2018 168,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp switch insecure

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 158,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 157,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 157,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 146,517 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 146,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,108 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 137,105 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,879 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 124,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 113,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light switch loose needs repair

mirrors both outer damaged ,no sharp edges (taped up)and still view to rear ok

Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

light switch loose needs repair

mirrors both outer damaged ,no sharp edges (taped up)and still view to rear ok

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,958 miles

Both mirrors damaged

Front brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,958 miles

Both mirrors damaged

Front brake discs worn and pads wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,852 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,857 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 76,857 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,801 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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MJ55 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ55 FXM, 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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MJ55 FXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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