MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
363,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside, inner and outer vehicle sills/body are corroded but not affecting structures
slight gearbox oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both nearside and offside, inner and outer vehicle sills/body are corroded but not affecting structures
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front jacking points are corroded
both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly worn
indicator stock is insecure
item removed from drivers view prior to test
offside front inner sills are slightly corroded
slight body corroded
slight grab from the rear braking system
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside centre out rigger corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front tyre outter wall damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
windscreen damaged along top not in views
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre outter wall damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
windscreen damaged along top not in views
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front tyre has a slight cut.
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre sidewall damage
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet catch lever detached from wire
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF05 VHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 GF05 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2005.
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