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GL05 ARN

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,458 mi
Last recorded73,458 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ARN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 73,458 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,302 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,322 miles

rear seats removed for retest

Fail 6 Oct 2022 72,322 miles

Seat belt missing all seats fitted in rear of vehicle (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 72,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 72,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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GL05 ARN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 GL05 ARN, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL05 ARN?

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What year was GL05 ARN registered?

GL05 ARN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is GL05 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 ARN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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