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GJ05 UHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,533 mi
Last recorded288,533 miles
Recorded on2 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2016 288,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 245,366 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 213,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch- requires force to open

Pass 2 May 2014 213,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch- requires force to open

Pass 10 Apr 2013 181,111 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 161,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 161,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,051 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 96,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,560 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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GJ05 UHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 GJ05 UHF, 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 GJ05 UHF registered?

GJ05 UHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GJ05 UHF safe to buy?

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