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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front washer pipe split
offside and nearside rear most body corroded and holed under vehicle marked with chalk
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is not within a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
nearside front inner sill corroded to excess but is not within a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is not within a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside front inner sill corroded to excess but is not within a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
nearside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
nearside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
nearside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
nearside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting - rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
nearside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
nearside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside central inner sill/outrigger corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
offside front inner sill corroded to excess but is a not a prescribed area and overall structural rigidity of the vehicle not significantly reduced
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked
Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre exhaust box deterioated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
centre exhaust box deterioated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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DC53 GKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 DC53 GKD, 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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DC53 GKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 2004.
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