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GM05 BTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,833 mi
Last recorded205,833 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 205,833 miles

Bonnet release handle broken/missing.

Fumes under bonnet with engine running.

Nearside Chassis outrigger corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Nearside Inner and outer sill areas corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Chassis outrigger corroded and holed.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner and outer sill areas corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Wipers smearing screen.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 205,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Bonnet release handle broken/missing.

Fumes under bonnet with engine running.

Nearside Chassis outrigger corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Nearside Inner and outer sill areas corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Chassis outrigger corroded and holed.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner and outer sill areas corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Wipers smearing screen.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamps are cloudy

both outer sills are corroded

front brake discs are lipped

front wiper blades are starting to smear

rear wheel arches are corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 193,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamps are cloudy

both outer sills are corroded

front brake discs are lipped

front wiper blades are starting to smear

rear wheel arches are corroded

underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 176,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 176,180 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 258,103 miles

Slight oil leak from diferential.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside sliding door damaged around handle.

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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GM05 BTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GM05 BTZ, 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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GM05 BTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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