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AU05 GDA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,547 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges but not to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,476 miles

Indicator and headlamp switch loose on column but secure enough to function

N/s/f tyre sidewall has lots cuts to sidewall but not reaching cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s mirror glass has been replaced with smaller item, but providing adequate view to rear

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

Tyre pressures low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 57,454 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator and headlamp switch loose on column but secure enough to function

N/s/f tyre sidewall has lots cuts to sidewall but not reaching cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s mirror glass has been replaced with smaller item, but providing adequate view to rear

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

Tyre pressures low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 48,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,869 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,665 miles

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

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

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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AU05 GDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU05 GDA, 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 AU05 GDA registered?

AU05 GDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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