MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing screen across full length of blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door Can't be secured closed. (6.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing notchy and jumping. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing screen across full length of blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased. Unable to assess condition. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount missing, 1 mount snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
Door shut areas, sills and rear arches becoming corroded
Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both front, not secured in holders and chafing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay area. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Heavy condensation, not effecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil filler pipe leaking crankcase gasses.
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Diff bushes starting to come away from housings.
towbar becoming corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
towbar becoming corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear crossmembers becoming corroded
towbar becoming corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear crossmembers becoming corroded
towbar becoming corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre/forward universal prop shaft joint slightly worn
rear crossmember becoming corroded
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (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))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre forward uj becoming worn
rear crossmember becoming corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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DA59 EPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 DA59 EPL, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DA59 EPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2009.
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