MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under Body Corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under Body Corrosion
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
chassis legs corroded ns / os
corrosion spots over body
under side corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside outer sills corroded
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front to rear brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside rear wheel arch corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion both rear wheel arches
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres getting close to limits
REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT NOT FASTENING
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 GRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 VE05 GRU, 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 VE05 GRU registered?
VE05 GRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2005.
Is VE05 GRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE05 GRU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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