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GJ55 YSE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,929 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 96,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,632 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 596,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 596,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 361,824 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 361,824 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 357,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lower steering coloum uj to steering rack has play

oil around power steering pump area but doe not appear to be leaking

rear disc's slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 357,755 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lower steering coloum uj to steering rack has play

oil around power steering pump area but doe not appear to be leaking

rear disc's slightly worn

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 YSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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