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GN55 BZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

242,035 mi
Last recorded242,035 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 242,035 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 241,941 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 214,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 214,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 186,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 185,518 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 185,508 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 181,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 178,020 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 177,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 177,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Condensation in offside headlight

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fuse b ox cover missing

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

Offside reflector cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2012 177,545 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Condensation in offside headlight

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fuse b ox cover missing

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

Offside reflector cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 169,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 156,974 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 146,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 132,616 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 132,616 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 116,306 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 116,306 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,528 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 101,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

offside rear light cracked (allowing water in)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,604 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,202 miles

OSF brake caliper slight binding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 23,911 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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GN55 BZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 GN55 BZR, 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 GN55 BZR registered?

GN55 BZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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