MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all brake discs corroded
nearside and offside inner drive shaft rubbers split
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all brake discs corroded
nearside and offside inner drive shaft rubbers split
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
nearside and offside inner cv boots split
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside inner cv boots split
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
advise rear brake service
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 BSS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 129,130 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 A5 BSS, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A5 BSS registered?
A5 BSS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 1996.
Is A5 BSS safe to buy?
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