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GJ55 LVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 7 Jun 2024

General Corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C 104/102R - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R16C 104/102R - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under van mild surface corrosion on most components

Pass 15 Dec 2020

Engine management light is on.

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s front tyre is perished and worn on the walls.

Oil on engine.

Various ,metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Dec 2020

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured. (4.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine management light is on.

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s front tyre is perished and worn on the walls.

Oil on engine.

Various ,metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Dec 2019

Long travel on parking brake.

Noise & smoke in engine bay - suspect injector seal leaking.

Some wear on walls of n/s front tyre.

Fail 29 Nov 2019

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Long travel on parking brake.

Noise & smoke in engine bay - suspect injector seal leaking.

Some wear on walls of n/s front tyre.

Pass 15 Oct 2018

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differerntial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differerntial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 185,745 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 179,952 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 179,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front and rear tyres low in pressure

possible leaking injector seal

Pass 9 Dec 2015 173,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre approaching 3mm

slight oil leak on back of engine

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Dec 2014 166,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 166,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 153,083 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 145,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 145,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,118 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge at 1.6mm limit

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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GJ55 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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