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VE05 GVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,697 mi
Last recorded187,697 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 187,697 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 187,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 178,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion rear chassis

Fail 27 Dec 2017 178,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure mounting bracket broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion rear chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2017 169,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 168,420 miles

advise rear shock absorber dust covers

advise o/s window inop

Fail 1 Nov 2016 168,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise rear shock absorber dust covers

advise o/s window inop

Pass 29 Aug 2015 156,443 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 156,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 146,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 146,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 135,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 117,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,662 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 GVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

VE05 GVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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