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SY55 VUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills have surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

os sill has surface rust

Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 132,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

n/s/r arch has rust but no sharp edges

Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,232 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded near steering rack.

Rear chassis and crossmember corroded but not holed.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,771 miles

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

Jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and incomplete.

Rear chassis and cross member corroded but not holed.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,861 miles

Imbalance on front brakes, just within limits.

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed.

Rear of chassis corroded but not holed.

Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 115,861 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Imbalance on front brakes, just within limits.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed.

Rear brakes have slight judder.

Rear of chassis corroded but not holed.

Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,821 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly.

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

Power steering pipes in engine bay corroded.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly.

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

Power steering pipes in engine bay corroded.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,046 miles

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

engine man light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,283 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,079 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,131 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,349 miles

brakes binding slightly

windscreen wash frozen

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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SY55 VUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY55 VUJ, 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 SY55 VUJ registered?

SY55 VUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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