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MK05 VJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

182,033 mi
Last recorded182,033 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 182,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 181,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 174,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 166,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 152,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 147,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,890 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,284 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,128 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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MK05 VJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MK05 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK05 VJY registered?

MK05 VJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MK05 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 VJY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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