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VU55 VWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,485 mi
Last recorded229,485 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 229,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 229,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 223,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 223,246 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 214,468 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked very slightly

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

rear brake pipes covered in grease or corroding and chassis showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Fail 22 Jul 2024 214,468 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill/suspension mount are is holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked very slightly

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

rear brake pipes covered in grease or corroding and chassis showing signs of corrosion but not holed

Pass 16 Aug 2023 211,475 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind and handbrake slightly weak but passed mot

brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2023 211,475 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind and handbrake slightly weak but passed mot

brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2022 208,587 miles

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2022 208,587 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 207,436 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 207,436 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 201,242 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 191,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 185,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion around suspension mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2016 182,939 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 182,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 178,254 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 171,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2013 161,343 miles

Nearside Front 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)

service light on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 161,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

service light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 152,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 140,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 114,097 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 114,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,962 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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VU55 VWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 VU55 VWJ, 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 VU55 VWJ registered?

VU55 VWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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