MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise all (1.1.11 (c))
Front inner sill and floors corroded
Offside Rear sill slight corrosion
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise all (1.1.11 (c))
Front inner sill and floors corroded
Offside Rear sill slight corrosion
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
tow bar socket damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall crack worn 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back box gases leaking
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light staying on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BJ56 XAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 BJ56 XAK, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ56 XAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2006.
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