MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Jacking point area all round slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Both sides surface corrosion on outer sill area but not excessive
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Surface corrosion on both outer sills
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () surface corrosion on both outer sills Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
surface corrosion on both outer sills
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Inner rack joints have slight play
Anti slip provision is missing from parking brake pedal
rear seats removed for retest
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Anti slip provision is missing from parking brake pedal
rear brake discs worn.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
rear brake discs worn.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and badly perishing.
exhaust rear joint corroded.
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and badly perishing.
exhaust rear joint corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
no rear seats fitted at time of test
offside front tyre slightly damaged
parking brake will require adjustment soon
rear number plate slightly insecure
slight wear in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint
wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint near to limit and dust cover split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
dust covers split on nearside front anti roll bar link ball joints
offside reflector damaged near to limit
offside steering rack gaiter starting to deteriorate
parking brake will require adjustment soon
rear seats removed at time of test
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DC04 USJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 DC04 USJ, 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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DC04 USJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.
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