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CU59 GAO

2010 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

196,156 mi
Last recorded196,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito125,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2023 196,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper spring cup mounting area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking noise coming from steering

Pass 30 Jul 2022 193,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2021 189,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2021 189,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2020 188,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Fail 24 Jun 2020 188,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jun 2018 187,256 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 187,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front side receptor comes on with operation of other lights

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 186,178 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 186,174 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators on the off side front indicator stays on (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working when hazards on (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sides on stops not work (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 179,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 179,770 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim too low Both.. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 171,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 161,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

srs warning light on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2013 152,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

srs warning light on dash

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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CU59 GAO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 125,343 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 CU59 GAO, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU59 GAO registered?

CU59 GAO is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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