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GL55 HVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,929 miles

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

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (not testable area)

small cracks in both front brake hoses

small dent in n/s/front road wheel

Fail 9 Aug 2011 126,929 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (not testable area)

small cracks in both front brake hoses

small dent in n/s/front road wheel

Fail 3 Aug 2011 126,926 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge (not testable area)

small cracks in both front brake hoses

small dent in n/s/front road wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 106,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 141,798 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 141,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 105,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL55 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

GL55 HVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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