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MJ55 FYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,609 mi
Last recorded188,609 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 188,609 miles

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

surface corrosion to both front chassis box sections and to both inner and outer sills at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2024 183,066 miles

surface corrosion to both front chassis box sections and to both inner sills at rear

Pass 16 Oct 2023 179,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 169,429 miles

vehicle underbody light corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,169 miles

corrosion around jacking points

Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,406 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster slightly defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,300 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,300 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 132,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 115,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 93,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,972 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 61,617 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 61,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,855 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 52,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,727 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 FYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN registered?

MJ55 FYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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