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G7 XXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,367 mi
Last recorded126,367 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 126,367 miles

Front Jacking points corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 124,263 miles

Front Both Jacking points corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,172 miles

Front corrosion at both front jacking points

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 117,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring contacting height level sensor

bonnet catch faulty

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2022 113,786 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 113,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer /tail pipe missing

Pass 22 Apr 2021 112,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,146 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Fail 26 Feb 2019 109,144 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,433 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 105,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,461 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre has 2 nails in the tread and worn slick on the inside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2015 84,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,062 miles

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded, especially o/s/r.

There is some wiring and a metal bracket hanging from the n/s sill area.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,969 miles

fuel smell - no physical leak found

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,581 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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G7 XXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G7 XXL, 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 G7 XXL registered?

G7 XXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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