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GJ05 UHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,555 mi
Last recorded167,555 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,555 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer And offside outer sills corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 167,554 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Outer and offside outer sills corroding

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 152,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 142,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At turbo (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,021 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 101,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013
Fail 23 Apr 2013 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,894 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,894 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,417 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,758 miles

exhaust clamp on turbo broken

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,640 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,152 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 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ05 UHM, 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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GJ05 UHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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