2005 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · J5 PXL
2005 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 140,424 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 PXL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2021
- 140,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J5 PXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Vito (J5 PXL) between March 2008 and April 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever missing release lever (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
J5 PXL Mileage History
- 11/03/200821,774 mi
- 06/03/200931,701 mi+9,927 mi
- 05/03/201033,826 mi+2,125 mi
- 25/02/201149,476 mi+15,650 mi
- 24/02/201256,763 mi+7,287 mi
- 24/02/201256,763 mi
- 25/02/201363,974 mi+7,211 mi
- 25/02/201363,974 mi
- 24/02/201472,505 mi+8,531 mi
- 24/02/201579,570 mi+7,065 mi
- 24/02/201686,166 mi+6,596 mi
- 24/02/201791,659 mi+5,493 mi
- 24/02/201791,659 mi
- 12/02/201895,729 mi+4,070 mi
- 07/03/201895,731 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/2019114,709 mi+18,978 mi
- 03/04/2019115,194 mi+485 mi
- 14/03/2020133,781 mi+18,587 mi
- 05/04/2021140,424 mi+6,643 mi
Average of roughly 9,079 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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