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MX54 ZVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,967 mi
Last recorded133,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 ZVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,677 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 106,677 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 106,503 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,158 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 103,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,713 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,774 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,619 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,229 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre very slightly perished

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 71,079 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,039 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,578 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,601 miles

slight condensation in offside front head lamp unit

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,445 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,198 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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MX54 ZVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MX54 ZVJ, 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 MX54 ZVJ registered?

MX54 ZVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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