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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested tailpipe snapped (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
brake wear light on
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake wear light on
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front 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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A17 LOF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A17 LOF, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A17 LOF registered?
A17 LOF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2009.
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