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CK55 GAV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,814 mi
Last recorded162,814 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,814 miles

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

Entire underside corroded

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 162,813 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Whole exhaust held on with two bolts (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Excessive underside corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 159,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 159,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 152,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 145,302 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 145,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under van rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 141,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 140,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 136,647 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 136,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,807 miles

Both sides front rubber brake flexible hoses perishing.

Steel brakepipe to OSR rubber brake flexible hose corroded.

Temporary exhaust hangar fitted, NSR.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 134,807 miles

Both sides front rubber brake flexible hoses perishing.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steel brakepipe to OSR rubber brake flexible hose corroded.

Temporary exhaust hangar fitted, NSR.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,052 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,052 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

NSF brake binding.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,047 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,757 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 105,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 90,679 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

slight damage to n/s/r light cluster

Fail 15 Aug 2009 90,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

slight damage to n/s/r light cluster

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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CK55 GAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK55 GAV, 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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CK55 GAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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