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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing.
Third row seats removed at time of test.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure third row (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing.
ALL third row seats removed at time of retest.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing third row (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Third Row (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR of CENTRE U/J.(MARKED) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BRACKET BROKEN (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3rd row of seats and seat belts have been removed
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone- front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm-outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two places- one near fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing 3RD ROW (7.1.2 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across bulkhead. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone- front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm- outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm-outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front suspension knocks felt as drove in rollers but no obvious defects found when on test
Nearside Front Outer Side step loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides have no readings at all (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension knocks felt as drove in rollers but no obvious defects found when on test
Nearside Front Outer Side step loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency performance low - sufficient enough to pass
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency performance low - sufficient enough to pass
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective Rear Differential mounting bush worn ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack not adversely affecting drivers view of road (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
middle to front exhaust joint clamp missing
offside day time running light inop
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
middle to front exhaust joint clamp missing
offside day time running light inop
exhaust middle and back box clamps deteriorated
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY61 ZHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 AY61 ZHV, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AY61 ZHV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2011.
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