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GF55 JUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,239 mi
Last recorded142,239 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 142,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 142,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,446 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 136,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 123,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,350 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,772 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 189,373 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 JUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

GF55 JUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is GF55 JUW safe to buy?

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