MOT Status
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258,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
coolant low
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
coolant empty
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
coolant empty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front bumper damaged/cracked
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear exterior trim piece missing
Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel arch scuffed/damaged
Nearside both jacking point blocks/pads missing
Offside Rear wheel trim missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fan belt noisy on turning lock to lock check
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front bumper damaged/cracked
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear exterior trim piece missing
Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear wheel arch scuffed/damaged
Nearside both jacking point blocks/pads missing
Offside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Rear wheel trim missing
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fan belt noisy on turning lock to lock check
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Rear jacking block/pad missing
Nearside Rear trim missing
Nearside Rear wheel arch scuffed
Offside Front wheel trim damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake discs worn
Rear brake pads about 70% worn
Rear diff prop-shaft seal leaking
clutch noisy?
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge
Nearside Rear jacking block/pad missing
Nearside Rear trim missing
Nearside Rear wheel arch scuffed
Offside Front wheel trim damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear brake discs worn
Rear brake pads about 70% worn
Rear diff prop-shaft seal leaking
clutch noisy?
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak from rear diff propshaft seal
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE62 ESY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 AE62 ESY, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AE62 ESY registered?
AE62 ESY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2012.
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