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SL05 UWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

216,233 mi
Last recorded216,233 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 216,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2025 216,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 213,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 213,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 210,151 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 210,149 miles

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

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

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

whole underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2022 201,708 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 196,416 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 196,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 184,644 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 184,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 173,226 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 165,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 154,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,608 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,828 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,061 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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SL05 UWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SL05 UWJ, 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 SL05 UWJ registered?

SL05 UWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SL05 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 UWJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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