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GF05 VHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,251 mi
Last recorded111,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 107,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 90,456 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,243 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,529 miles

195/65/16C ALL TYRES DETERIORATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,134 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,251 miles

handbrake slight 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 VHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

GF05 VHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is GF05 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VHZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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