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GK05 UZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

246,538 mi
Last recorded246,538 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 246,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 136,080 miles

Front brake hoses slight deterioration

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear exhaust mount broken

brake discs slight pitting

under body and both outer sills have corrosion

wiper and indicator switch loose

Fail 28 May 2019 136,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front brake hoses slight deterioration

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear exhaust mount broken

brake discs slight pitting

under body and both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 125,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 5 May 2017 119,641 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

indicator/wiper switch loose

Pass 5 May 2016 118,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake hoses deteriorating

parking brake on 16% limit( needs attention)

wiper /indicator switch insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake hoses slight deterioration

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,634 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 95,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,154 miles

advise parking brake travel

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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GK05 UZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GK05 UZR, 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 GK05 UZR registered?

GK05 UZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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