MOT Status
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280,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
front exhaust hanger broken off
headlights going cloudy
high level stop light inoperative
rear exhaust section close to driveshaft
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators
Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Offside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake
Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
front exhaust hanger broken off
headlights going cloudy
high level stop light inoperative
rear exhaust section close to driveshaft
Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr
Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes before and after centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr
Offside Rear parkbrake effiency lower than nsr
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear reverse light come on momentarily then go off whilst still in reverse
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded and holed near rear driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear reverse light come on momentarily then go off whilst still in reverse
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
pad light on
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle rear discs warped and possible osr caliper or on board shoe problem (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
reverse lights inopertive
SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F inner steering rack joint has slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 BBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 BL08 BBF, 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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BL08 BBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2008.
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