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GF55 JUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

237,745 mi
Last recorded237,745 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 JUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 237,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 221,967 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 221,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 200,661 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr wheal arch slihtly corrision

Pass 5 Aug 2019 190,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 190,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 196,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 177,371 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 177,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 167,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 143,554 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,418 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 129,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 120,687 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 120,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 101,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 101,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,042 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,042 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,648 miles

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 JUJ 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 65%.

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 GF55 JUJ, 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

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What year was GF55 JUJ registered?

GF55 JUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is GF55 JUJ safe to buy?

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