MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r brake pipe slight twist
o/s/r lamp assembly cracked (indicator section)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Centre passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
bulb warning light on poss related to o/s/f side light
o/s/r lamp assembly cracked (indicator section)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
oil level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/s headlight aim not tested
oil level low
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake discs worn
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake discs worn
Rear brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ55 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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