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SJ05 TJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,924 mi
Last recorded189,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 189,924 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 189,924 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 189,914 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 189,755 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 189,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 188,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 188,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 186,027 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 185,965 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipes corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s under sills corroding surfaces. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 174,594 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 174,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 163,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 150,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 150,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 141,653 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near rear of fuel tank and rear of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

n/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,133 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

os/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,458 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 121,458 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,426 miles

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

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriating

Condensation offside front headlamp unit

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reversing lights not working

nearside steering rack boot deformed

Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside steering rack gaiter out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2012 97,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside steering rack gaiter out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,093 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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SJ05 TJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ05 TJV, 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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SJ05 TJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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