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VE05 GWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,122 mi
Last recorded211,122 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 211,122 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 211,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 207,277 miles

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))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 207,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 197,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes just before flexi hoses have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 180,493 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 180,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 158,096 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 158,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 115,155 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 115,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 81,864 miles

brake imbalance on steered axle is 12%

jumps out of 1st. gear

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,587 miles

stonechip zone A

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,930 miles

front inner pads low?

rear exhaust pipe corroding and slight blow

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,918 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,131 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 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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What year was VE05 GWD registered?

VE05 GWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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