MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubber hose is perished and split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outerigger is holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outerigger is holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose is perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of lenses (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both sills corroded
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both sills corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bushs (2.4.G.2)
front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear
o/s handbrake will require attention shortly
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front brake discs showing signs of wear
both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front brake discs showing signs of wear
both rear tyres wearing low 3mm
exhaust front pipe retaining clamp broken
exhaust tail pipe missing
Front flexy brake pipes slightly perrished
Nearside Rear light damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight diff oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front flexy brake pipes slightly perrished
Nearside Rear light damaged
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight diff oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
f/o/s tyre close to limit 2mm & bald on outer edge
o/s washer pipe leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre low
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f tyre low
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VE05 GPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 VE05 GPX, 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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VE05 GPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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