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GN05 VVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,509 mi
Last recorded172,509 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 VVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,509 miles

Front Fuel hose chafing fuel hose chafing by fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 142,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 142,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 125,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 125,740 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim turning weak (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 114,180 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +in poor condition and tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim turning weak (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on

cuts in nsf tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,958 miles

Both repeater lights fading.

Front brake hoses perishing slightly.

Offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge.

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

trim above pedals loose.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 107,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both repeater lights fading.

Front brake hoses perishing slightly.

Offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge.

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

trim above pedals loose.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,398 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 96,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,022 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 91,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 27 May 2012 91,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 79,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,419 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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GN05 VVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GN05 VVH, 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 GN05 VVH registered?

GN05 VVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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