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GF55 JUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,929 mi
Last recorded212,929 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 JUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 212,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

inner wings,chassis and inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 201,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis,inner sills and inner wings corroded

Engine management light on

Nearside sliding door can only be opened from inside

no rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 191,841 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

No rear seats fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 191,831 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

No rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,785 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

Fail 1 Apr 2016 179,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

Pass 24 Apr 2015 165,202 miles

Chassis clightly corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Inner sills corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and is borderline illegal

Nearside sliding door only opens from inside

Offside front tyre worn on edges and is borderline illegal

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 128,521 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp broken, not leaking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp broken, not leaking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,233 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF55 JUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF55 JUE, 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 GF55 JUE registered?

GF55 JUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is GF55 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 JUE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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