MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front head lamp beam image weak
Nearside Front head lamp lens hazed
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOARDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front beam image weak
Nearside Front head lamp lens hazed
Nearside Front tyre side wall damage
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Outer seat belt stalk casing damaged [temp repair]
Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
Nearside Front seat belt stalk broken
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear tyre valve split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre box and tail pipe corroded
n/s/f door mirror outer casing broken [temp repair]
n/s/f seat belt stalk outer cover broken [temp repair]
n/s/r diff seal leaking
nearside seat belt buckle casing missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside seat belt buckle casing missing
nearside seat belt belt buckle casing missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
nearside seat belt belt buckle casing missing
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front and n/s/r brakes bind
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres wairing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU56 FDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 AU56 FDN, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU56 FDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2006.
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