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GJ55 TAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,035 mi
Last recorded188,035 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 188,035 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 187,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 170,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both head lamps have condensation in

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 170,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both head lamps have condensation in

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 147,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

pad wear warning light on

windscreen cracked n/s

Fail 30 Oct 2012 147,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s headlamp aim not tested

pad wear warning light on

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 31 Mar 2012 132,754 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 132,598 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 106,221 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 May 2011 106,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 62,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 62,529 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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GJ55 TAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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