MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside play in rack
Rear brake pipes corroded
centre brake light removed
pad warning light on but pads ok
pas pipes corroded
pas pipes corroded
stalk loose
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure and rubbing on driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside play in rack
Rear brake pipes corroded
pad warning light on but pads ok
pas pipes corroded
pas pipes corroded
stalk loose
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Brakes ; Parking brakes major imbalance , Nearside low
Brakes ; Pipes corroded , Both front , both rear ,Front to rear at nearside chassis ( in clips )
Corrosion ; Areas at sill seams , jacking points , chassis outrigger
Various covers & mouldings fitted, restricting views
Brake ; Parking brakes application uneven
Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened
Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin
Brakes ; n/s/f brake hose has subtle twist
Brakes ; o/s/f & n/s/r brake discs slightly restricted rotation
Drivers view ; screen washers intermittent ?
Exhaust ; System deteriorated / corroded centre & rear , minor leaks
Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image
Note ; multi switch on column feels worn , may develop a fault
Brake ; Parking brakes application uneven
Brakes ; Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel
Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened
Brakes ; Rear brake pads worn thin
Brakes ; n/s/f brake hose has subtle twist
Brakes ; o/s/f & n/s/r brake discs slightly restricted rotation
Drivers view ; screen washers intermittent ?
Exhaust ; System deteriorated / corroded centre & rear , minor leaks
Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Note ; multi switch on column feels worn , may develop a fault
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes ; n/s/f brake hose has subtle twist
Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering ; n/s trackrod end has play in ball joint
Steering column combination switch worn
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; n/s/f brake hose has subtle twist
Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded
Steering ; n/s trackrod end has play in ball joint
Steering column combination switch worn
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
high level stoplight not working
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside front tyre
high level stoplight not working
offside front brake binding slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
parking brake pedal travel near limit
rear axle oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
parking brake pedal travel near limit
rear axle oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes x2 lightly corroded
rear diff front oil seal leaking
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipes x2 lightly corroded
rear diff front oil seal leaking
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ55 LVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 GJ55 LVS, 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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GJ55 LVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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