MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
undercarriage undersealed
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front sill has surface corrosion
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
inner sill front to central covered in under sealant
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake pipe slight corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
steering wheel has slight movement
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
sill covers fitted.
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted.
n/s front has been damaged repair.
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BJ54 VYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BJ54 VYU, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ54 VYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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