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VE05 GVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,126 mi
Last recorded86,126 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 86,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 85,228 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,560 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 84,560 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Front of engine, possible fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,770 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,770 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,031 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 82,031 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,493 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 81,493 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,929 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,440 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,440 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,150 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 GVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

VE05 GVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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