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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion hole to n/s/r inner wing near to tow bar mounting point - recommend repair
front shock absorbers slightly damp and noisy
o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding
perishing /cracking to front brake hoses
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill/outer rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion hole to n/s/r inner wing near to tow bar mounting point - recommend repair
front shock absorbers slightly damp and noisy
o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding
perishing /cracking to front brake hoses
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear sills/wheel arches corroding
corrosion /holes to n/s/f + o/s/f floor pan/chassis/out rigger - just outside of mot requirements
front tyres worn/bold edges
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
perishing in rear tyres tread
perishing to front brake hoses
rear inner sills recently been welded - covered in underseal - unable to fully inspect
suspect front shock absorbers noisy
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn/bold on edges
corrosion hole to n/s/r inner sill/chassis
corrosion holes to n/s/f inner sill/chassis - just out of prescribed area
corrosion to brake pipes in places
some perishing to front brake hoses
all welded repairs covered in underseal
corrosion around nearside front jacking point
front tyres wearing on inner edges
front windscreen cracked behind mirror
light output reduced to offside and nearside headlamps
nearside and offside front and rear metal brake pipes rusty
offside and nearside front flex brake hoses perished
offside rear inner cv boot starting to degrade
possible fuel hose sweating at fuel filter ?
both front brake hose perishing
corrosion to floor pan edges + around n/s/f jacking point
front and rear brake pipes corroding
fuel pipe on bulk head damp - leak?
glow plug light flashes on start up
signs of exhaust been hitting on o/s/r driveshaft
windscreen cracked behind centre mirror
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill [holes x 3 ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes inner + outer sill [holes x 3] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front brake hose perishing
corrosion to floor pan edges + around n/s/f jacking point
front and rear brake pipes corroding
fuel pipe on bulk head damp - leak?
glow plug light flashes on start up
signs of exhaust been hitting on o/s/r driveshaft
windscreen cracked behind centre mirror
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to front and rear chassis, front out riggers and rear inner sills and outer sills
heavy perishing to both front brake hoses
perishing to both rear brake hoses
windscreen cracked at upper boarder
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to front and rear chassis, front out riggers and rear inner sills and outer sills
heavy perishing to both front brake hoses
perishing to both rear brake hoses
windscreen cracked at upper boarder
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both front flexible brake hose deteriorating - recommend replace
both headlamp beam kick ups deteriorating
brake pedal rubber starting to wear/split
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to nearside and offside chassis out riggers
corrosion to offside front chassis and inner wing
windscreen cracked in upper shaded area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at upper border/shaded area (3.2 (a) (i))
both front flexible brake hose deteriorating - recommend replace
both headlamp beam kick ups deteriorating
brake pedal rubber starting to wear/split
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to nearside and offside chassis out riggers
corrosion to offside front chassis and inner wing
corrosion starting to n/s/r brake pipe + o/s/r previously greased
handbrake release handle loose/not returning fully
headlamp beam patterns weak
perishing to front brake hoses
slight o/s steering rod/rack play
very small hole in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot
wear to front brake discs
wear to front tyres edges
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger [near jacking point] (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill (5.2.6)
corrosion starting to n/s/r brake pipe + o/s/r previously greased
handbrake release handle loose/not returning fully
headlamp beam patterns weak
perishing to front brake hoses
slight o/s steering rod/rack play
very small hole in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot
wear to front brake discs
wear to front tyres edges
corrosion to front chassis rails under bonnet, n/s/f inner wing, corrosion around jacking + blisters to rear sills
corrosion/pitting to o/s/f brake pipe and o/s/r brake pipe - previously greased
exhaust mounted very close to o/s/r driveshaft
headlamp beam patterns weakening due to leans worn
perishing to front brake hoses
slight o/s steering rack play
small hole x 2 in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot
wear to front brake discs
corrosion to chassis around jacking points and to inner sill edges
n/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm tread + cut to inner edge - just deep enough to see cords- recommend replace
o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding/pitting
perishing/cracking to both front brake hoses
rear brake pads getting low
small hole to o/s/r inner driveshaft boot
some corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail under bonnet
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
windscreen cracked outside of wipe area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CJ53 UOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 CJ53 UOF, 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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CJ53 UOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2004.
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