MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
325,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Osf trye wearing inner edge
Rear Oil leak Diff leaking ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Osf trye wearing inner edge
Rear Oil leak Diff leaking ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight play in them
Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
rear exhaust section (back box) corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside & Offside upper bushes (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside & Offside steering inner arms have slight play in them
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
rear exhaust section (back box) corroded
engine light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light illuminated
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
management light illuminated indicating fault
nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer tread
nearside front wheel arch cover has a hole in it
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
management light illuminated indicating fault
nearside front tyre has cuts on the outer tread
nearside front wheel arch cover has a hole in it
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG08 PPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 BG08 PPF, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BG08 PPF registered?
BG08 PPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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