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153,271 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near lower suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near lower suspension arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Advanced corrosion of vehicle underside.
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Advanced corrosion of vehicle underside.
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank insecure rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside park brake - low effort
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front door step/sill corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake imbalance
fuel tank retaining straps corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front door step/sill corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake imbalance
fuel tank retaining straps corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Small split in nearside wiper.
Wipers smeary.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank retaining strap (rear) corroding
Fuel tank retaining strap (rear) corroding
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre slightly mis-shapen
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre slightly mis-shapen
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
auxillary drive belt starting to crack
bonnet pull lever broken
n/s/f tyre tread worn & small cut in side wall
stone chip in zone A of screen (not affecting drivers view of the road)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has small cuts to tread area
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has small cuts to tread area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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AU55 AFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 AU55 AFE, 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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AU55 AFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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