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GJ05 UHP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 124,963 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CORRODED CHASSIS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA HOLED BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT OF SUSPENSION ARM / INNER SILL / CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUSPENSION ARM TOP MOUNT / CHASSIS / INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside SIDE DOOR WELDED CLOSED

Fail 21 Jul 2026 124,963 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CORRODED CHASSIS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA HOLED BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT OF SUSPENSION ARM / INNER SILL / CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUSPENSION ARM TOP MOUNT / CHASSIS / INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside SIDE DOOR WELDED CLOSED

Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,339 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CORRODED CHASSIS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA HOLED BUT NOT IN 30CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT OF SUSPENSION ARM / INNER SILL / CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA BOT NOT IN 30CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SIDE DOOR WELDED CLOSED

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUSPENSION ARM FRONT MOUNT / CHASSIS / INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 124,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT TO REAR CORRODED CHASSIS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA HOLED BUT NOT IN 30CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT OF SUSPENSION ARM / INNER SILL / CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING AREA BOT NOT IN 30CM OF A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear SIDE DOOR WELDED CLOSED

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SUSPENSION ARM FRONT MOUNT / CHASSIS / INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 117,329 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2024 117,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 104,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 88,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 77,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 77,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,118 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,278 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,910 miles

n\s\r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,754 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 UHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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