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VE05 GVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,986 mi
Last recorded192,986 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 GVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 192,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 192,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 181,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo too down pipe joint and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake flexi hoses deterioated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside B pillar corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

Offside mirror head tapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

inner wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 181,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to down pipe and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses deterioated

Inner wheel arch liners fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake binding bye hand

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner tread

Offside b pillar corroded

Offside mirror tapped in place

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet secondary catch not working

Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside washer pipe leaking

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 170,635 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jul 2014 165,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 164,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 155,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 150,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 132,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 113,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

VE05 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is VE05 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 GVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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