MOT Status
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208,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
underside has light corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
boot latch inopp but boot secure
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing to step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer rear cill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch to steep (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner cill in 3 points (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired side loading door inner step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired in 2 points (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
boot handle inopp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
knock under van but carnt trace
welding under van covered heavy in under seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brakes not tested due to pipe leaking and no parking brake on foot
smell of fuel and exhaust fumes in cab while van is running
Brake pipe inadequately supported over axcle (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel pipe excessively chafed possible injector (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brakes not tested due to pipe leaking and no parking brake on foot
smell of fuel and exhaust fumes in cab while van is running
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear seats removed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis outriggers jak points (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear seats removed
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis outriggers jak points (2.4.A.3)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA05 WTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 DA05 WTJ, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DA05 WTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2005.
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