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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner edge, 2mm tread depth on remainder of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner edge, 2mm tread depth on remainder of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel studs catching spring inside of brake drum
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking Connector area next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner 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))
Offside Rear Wheel studs catching spring inside of brake drum
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
metal brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroded
low damping effort from all shock absorbers
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
front indicator bulbs are turning white
nearside rear tyre pressure looks low
rear brake pipes corroding
rear diff seals leaking
reverse lights inop
weld repair to nearside rear wheel and slightly buckled
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front indicator bulbs are turning white
handbrake has alot of travel
nearside rear tyre pressure looks low
rear brake pipes corroding
rear diff seals leaking
reverse lights inop
weld repair to nearside rear wheel and slightly buckled
both rear and offside front brake pipes are corroding before brake hoses
both rear tyres are worn heavily on inner edges
cuts in offside rear tyre wall
has alot of handbrake travel
headlamp patterns are poor
slight play in front anti roll bar mountings
slight play in offside front lower ball joint
Propshaft universal joint worn excessive wear in front center joint
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
both rear and offside front brake pipes are corroding before brake hoses
both rear tyres are worn heavily on inner edges
cuts in offside rear tyre wall
has alot of handbrake travel
headlamp patterns are poor
slight play in front anti roll bar mountings
slight play in offside front lower ball joint
Propshaft universal joint worn excessive wear in front center joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre worn on the outside edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre worn on the outside edge
rear brake discs corroded
both front tyres getting low.
brake warning light on but no fault found with braking system.
very small hole at exhaust joint to rear tail pipe.
brake pad warning lamp on.
n/s/f brake flex hose slightly twisted.
n/s/r tyre on 2mm + inner edge bald.
o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm + edge bald.
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
brake pad warning lamp on.
n/s/f brake flex hose slightly twisted.
n/s/r tyre on 2mm + inner edge bald.
o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm + edge bald.
hand brake adjustment poor.
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C8 DRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 C8 DRV, 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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C8 DRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2006.
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