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Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTHSIDES . most forward leaf spring mount area . rear sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear foot brake (service) efficiency readings lower than expected may need adjustment/repair
previously wax oiled
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
power steering pipes corroded
underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling
Brake pipe excessively corroded throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
power steering pipes corroded
underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underside needs waxoiling
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes need greasing (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all needs cleaning back and treating (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine & underbody covers fitted
handbrake lever travel at maximum limit
rear brake reading just above minimum allowed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material need cleaning off and greasing (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs cleaning off and a protective spray applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded most (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine and underbody covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has some corrosion to pipes and connection, subframes suspension, and components . needs wax oiling
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre starting to distort
Rear heat shield adrift
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer section holed (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre starting to distort
Rear heat shield adrift
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight exhaust leek
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber upper and lower bush cracking
Offside Rear shock absorber upper and lower bush cracking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Some damage to nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls 175/70R14/84T.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Some damage to nearside and offside front tyres outer sidewalls 175/70R14/84T.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front washer jets semi-blocked.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front washer jets semi-blocked.
Nearside Front 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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17 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 17 ALS, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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17 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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