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SO51 ANJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,358 mi
Last recorded172,358 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 ANJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 172,358 miles

Nearside Rear hand brae low effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,821 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 168,811 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering SILL AREA (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering SILL, AREA (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 166,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,013 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 162,008 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Corroded and leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - within 30cm of suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,449 miles

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

outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 160,441 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 158,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 155,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 153,324 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 150,452 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 150,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 148,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jun 2014 143,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 143,993 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 134,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,651 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

glow plug light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

glow plug light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,201 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 87,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 78,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 78,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 62,700 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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SO51 ANJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO51 ANJ, 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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SO51 ANJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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