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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamps misted
Slight corrosion to rear lower panel
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid outrigger to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Rack ball joint (Visible) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid outrigger to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamps misted
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Slight corrosion to rear lower panel
Brake pad lamp on
Headlamps slightly misted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O\S mirror glas slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N\S & O\S\F suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N\S & O\S\R \ suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight wear in lower steering column UJ
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid Outrigger near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid Outrigger near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad lamp on
Headlamps slightly misted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
O\S mirror glas slightly damaged
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N\S & O\S\F suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N\S & O\S\R \ suspension mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight wear in lower steering column UJ
Brake pad wear indicator on - brake pads ok
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Mirror glass slightly damaged
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Reversing lamps inop
Slight wear in lower steering column
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad wear indicator on - brake pads ok
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Mirror glass slightly damaged
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Reversing lamps inop
Slight wear in lower steering column
N\S & O\S\ Sills slightly corroded
N\S & O\S\F Suspension mounts slightly corroded
N\S & O\S\R Suspension mounts slightly corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight wear lower column UJ
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail Pipe (7.1.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wishbone Mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wishbone Mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
N\S & O\S\ Sills slightly corroded
N\S & O\S\F Suspension mounts slightly corroded
N\S & O\S\R Suspension mounts slightly corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Slight wear lower column UJ
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Head lamps slightly misted
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside mirror glass damaged slightly
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tow bar mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis jacking point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis jacking point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Slight travel in foot brake
Head lamps slightly misted
Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside mirror glass damaged slightly
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tow bar mounts (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Head lamps slightly misted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside wiper slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F chassis
Slight wear in lower steering column UJ
Nearside Inner steering rack has worn inner joints
Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Head lamps slightly misted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside wiper slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\F chassis
Slight wear in lower steering column UJ
Nearside Inner steering rack has worn inner joints
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R chassis
Slight corrosion to N\S\F outrigger to sill
Slight wear to lower steering column UJ
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R chassis
Slight corrosion to N\S\F outrigger to sill
Slight wear to lower steering column UJ
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Slight corrosion to front & rear jacking
Slight wear lower steering column UJ
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Slight corrosion to front & rear jacking
Slight wear lower steering column UJ
Airbag lamp on
Both rack gaitors twisted
Airbag lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight travel parking brake
Slight wear lower column UJ
Wipers slightly worn
Wipers slightly worn
Airbag lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Slight travel parking brake
Slight wear lower column UJ
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight wear N\S track rod end
Slight wear lower steering column UJ
Rack gaitors slightly twisted
Slight travel parking brake & foot brake
Rack gaitors twisted
Slight low effort N\S hand brake
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DC53 KXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KXF, 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 KXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 February 2004.
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