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MJ55 FXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

298,492 mi
Last recorded298,492 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 298,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlight broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure parking brake shoe mounting (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sliding door fixed permenantly shut

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat base upholstery incomplete

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch liner insecure

Offside outer sill holed

Rear of engine oily

Rear tailgate struts defective, advise replace

engine MIL on, vehicle first registered before 2008

exhaust corroded

vehicle in a generally poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2019 276,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min n1.6mm.205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

base of drivers seat deteriorated

centre sliding joint on propshaft worn

ignition lock faulty

Fail 8 Feb 2019 276,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal min n1.6mm.205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

base of drivers seat deteriorated

centre sliding joint on propshaft worn

ignition lock faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2018 247,717 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

engine noisy

top of engine oily

Fail 15 Feb 2018 247,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed rear tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

top of engine oily

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens missing

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

engine noisy

Pass 14 Feb 2017 203,202 miles

Nearside Fuel tank support strap bent

Fail 14 Feb 2017 203,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Fuel tank support strap bent

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,823 miles

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape - secure and providing a view to the side

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal min 1.6mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 171,823 miles

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape - secure and providing a view to the side

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm legal min 1.6mm 205/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 151,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 135,310 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 135,310 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,198 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS/DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

osr dif seal leaking

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2009 61,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 14,834 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 FXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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