MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear wheel arches corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear both rear wheel arches corroded
Steering lock not functioning ignition switch insecure (7.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside 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)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Wipers poor
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Wipers poor
Has switching off issues suggest see auto electrician
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
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GJ55 YRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 YRY, 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 YRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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