MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
advise rear shock absorber dust covers
advise o/s window inop
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
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)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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