MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
parking brake warning lamp not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
parking brake warning lamp not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging rubber not connected (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened parking brake travel (1.1.15 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R and N/S/R ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and 3 chips all outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear outer seat belts not checked as child seats fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front wiper blades getting poor.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal rubber cover deterated
Childs seat fitted x2
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal rubber cover deterated
Childs seat fitted x2
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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AV59 ARO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AV59 ARO, 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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AV59 ARO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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