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222,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger (non structural) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
various corrosion points n/s/r and o/s/r chassis
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MIDDLE INNER OUT RIGGER CORRODED (NON STRUCTURAL) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/ S INNER OUT RIGGER CORRODED ( NON STRUCTURAL). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FUEL PIPE (FUEL FILTER AREA). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH N/S/S & O/S/S. (4.4.3 (a))
TOW BAR SOCKET COVER MISSING.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT HOSES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FUEL PIPE (FUEL FILTER AREA). (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH N/S/S & O/S/S. (4.4.3 (a))
TOW BAR SOCKET COVER MISSING.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Play in steering rack
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GF05 GJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 GJY, 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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GF05 GJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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