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GL05 TVU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,699 mi
Last recorded213,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 213,699 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 213,699 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 200,208 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 199,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 181,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 165,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 152,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 152,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 143,063 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 143,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,922 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

diesel flap missing.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 120,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

diesel flap missing.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,921 miles

wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,164 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,947 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 TVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL05 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

GL05 TVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is GL05 TVU safe to buy?

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