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GJ55 YRT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,273 mi
Last recorded204,273 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 204,273 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 178,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,989 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 137,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 128,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 119,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,778 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 99,447 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 84,344 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,344 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

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 YRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ55 YRT, 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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What year was GJ55 YRT registered?

GJ55 YRT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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