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GL05 GVT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,213 mi
Last recorded148,213 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 148,213 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 148,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 140,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 140,893 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,361 miles

light corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,884 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust silenser (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigga (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigga (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 95,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 87,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,275 miles

Both front calipers binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,771 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 74,668 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,806 miles

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 GVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 GVT, 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 GL05 GVT registered?

GL05 GVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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