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MJ55 FXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,248 mi
Last recorded197,248 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 FXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 197,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 197,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 193,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 190,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 187,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 185,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 181,684 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 181,672 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 178,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 172,849 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 157,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 150,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

high level stop light inop

Fail 3 Nov 2014 150,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

high level stop light inop

Pass 30 Oct 2013 142,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

high level stop light inop.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre edges worn

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 123,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 113,798 miles

front tyres outer edges worn

rear brake discs corroded around edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,471 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)

bonet release handle missing

nearside rear brake disc rusty around edges

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 30 Oct 2009 102,471 miles

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

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)

bonet release handle missing

nearside rear brake disc rusty around edges

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,049 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FXS 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 81%.

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 MJ55 FXS, 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 MJ55 FXS registered?

MJ55 FXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is MJ55 FXS safe to buy?

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