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OY05 XJM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,855 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,670 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

park brake lever in need of adjustment

Pass 1 May 2019 86,106 miles

park brake in need of adjustment

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake in need of adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,211 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 69,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,167 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 55,619 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 41,923 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,403 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,497 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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OY05 XJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 OY05 XJM, 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 OY05 XJM registered?

OY05 XJM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 XJM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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