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GL55 HVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,528 mi
Last recorded200,528 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 200,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2015 200,402 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 170,682 miles

Both front tyres stepping on inside edge

Rear diff seal weeping

Fail 22 May 2014 170,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres stepping on inside edge

Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 13 Apr 2013 134,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,846 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 82,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,322 miles

nearside front brake hose touching antiroll bar link slightly on full lock.

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 HVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

GL55 HVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is GL55 HVZ safe to buy?

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