CarVerify

Free Car Check

SJ05 TNV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,298 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 120,748 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 112,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,799 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside font (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 106,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front. D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside font (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside front wiper smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 95,209 miles

brake pad warning light on

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in near side front steering rach

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,210 miles

small hole in rear tail pipe

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,203 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

small hole in rear tail pipe

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,566 miles

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,350 miles

brake pad warning light on

slight wear on both front wiper blades

Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

slight wear on both front wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,799 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SJ05 TNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ05 TNV, 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

How do I check the history of SJ05 TNV?

You can check the full history of SJ05 TNV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SJ05 TNV registered?

SJ05 TNV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is SJ05 TNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 TNV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ05 TNV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SJ05 TNV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.