MOT Status
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223,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
N/S front tire has slight cut on the side wall
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak from waterpump area
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coolant leak from waterpump area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
knock from o/s inside steering rack
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
parking brake lever close to end of travel
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY56 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 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 AY56 FVB, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AY56 FVB registered?
AY56 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2007.
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