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VE05 GVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,399 mi
Last recorded185,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 185,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 185,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,354 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 177,862 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,993 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 136,918 miles

engine management light is on

front brake pads are getting low

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake pads are low

rear cross member damaged

screen is chipped and cracked

brake pedal rubber is worn

brake pedal spongy

Fail 30 May 2017 136,918 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

brake pedal rubber is worn

brake pedal spongy

engine management light is on

front brake pads are getting low

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake pads are low

rear cross member damaged

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 20 May 2016 120,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 112,591 miles
Pass 31 May 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 101,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2012
Fail 28 May 2012

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,823 miles

front and rear brake disc

Fail 21 Jun 2010 88,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake disc

Pass 9 Jun 2009 80,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,936 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 56,936 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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VE05 GVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

VE05 GVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is VE05 GVC safe to buy?

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