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GF05 GGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 145,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 115,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,323 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,828 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,080 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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GF05 GGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GF05 GGZ, 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 GF05 GGZ registered?

GF05 GGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is GF05 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 GGZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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