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GF05 VHP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 101,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

frt tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 97,480 miles

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

indercator stick slightly loose

Pass 13 May 2014 84,555 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre wearing

screen cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 73,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 62,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,987 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 53,959 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 37,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,163 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 22,699 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 22,697 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

handbrake travel

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 VHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF05 VHP?

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What year was GF05 VHP registered?

GF05 VHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GF05 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VHP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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