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PH55 JOH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,619 mi
Last recorded32,619 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH55 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 32,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,501 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 30,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 28,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 27,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 24,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,636 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 19,403 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 17,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,857 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 10,528 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 8,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 6,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 4,873 miles

advise n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edge of tyres. advise small cut in o/s/f tyre tread,

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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PH55 JOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PH55 JOH, 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 PH55 JOH registered?

PH55 JOH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is PH55 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH55 JOH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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