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ExpiredMileage
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside outer sill has corrosion
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal next too jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Horn worn.
Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall. 235/40/r18-95w
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating
(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition
(2.2D.2d)The offside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.91mm
(5.4.2)The instrument display SRS Warning lamp is illuminated
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating
(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating
(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition
(2.2D.2d)The offside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.91mm
(5.4.2)The instrument display SRS Warning lamp is illuminated
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
airbag warning light on
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking oil
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking oil
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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DF54 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DF54 SZW, 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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DF54 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2005.
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