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SJ05 TWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 148,732 miles

Front Sidelights Both Flickering Leds

Nearside Front Bonnet Hard To open

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all turrets repairs covered both sides

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills

Fail 7 Apr 2026 148,727 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sidelights Both Flickering Leds

Nearside Front Bonnet Hard To open

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all turrets repairs covered both sides

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills

Pass 5 Feb 2025 144,467 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all turrets repairs covered both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet hard to open

Fail 9 Jan 2025 144,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret all viewed from engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper turret am unable to fully view due to rad tank

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside am unable to fully assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet hard to open

Pass 14 Jun 2024 141,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch not inprescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,125 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 129,695 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 122,025 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded(under coolant resovoir)

Fail 31 Mar 2021 121,931 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded(under coolant resovoir)

Pass 2 Apr 2020 117,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 117,997 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,325 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,325 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,636 miles

front discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,002 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,014 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,761 miles

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

Offside 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 TWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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