MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bonnet cable de-attached from release handle
headlights tarnished and beam images very poor
n/s mirror/lens damaged
n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed out of prescribed area
o/s/r tyre very near wear bars
rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat/front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around turbo/cat area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
bonnet cable de-attached from release handle
headlights tarnished and beam images very poor
n/s mirror/lens damaged
n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/f jacking point corroded and holed out of prescribed area
o/s/r tyre very near wear bars
rear brake discs corroded
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing beam image to be incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken, leaving sharp edges exposed (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded at join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting heavily perished and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear door corroded and holed
Offside rear outer sill heavily corroded
Side repeater slightly discoloured both, only just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))
both rear inner sills corroded
foot brake travel long
nearside rear tyre heavily perished
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes just before flexi hoses have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Harsh noise from steering on lock
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jumps out of first gear
brake imbalance on steered axle is 12%
jumps out of 1st. gear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
jumps out of 1st. gear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
stonechip zone A
front inner pads low?
rear exhaust pipe corroding and slight blow
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 GWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GWD, 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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VE05 GWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.
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