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GL55 EJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,634 mi
Last recorded209,634 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2019 209,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 208,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 207,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 192,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 176,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 160,536 miles

Front to rear brake pipe at offside rear is slightly corroded.

Nearside & Offside front brake discs have ware.

Nearside & Offside rear brake discs have ware.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 95,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,669 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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GL55 EJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL55 EJA, 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 GL55 EJA registered?

GL55 EJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is GL55 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 EJA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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