MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
both rear cv boots deteriorated
general corrosion of vehicle
long handbrake travel
play n/s/f steering track rod end
play o/s/f suspension bottom ball joint
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the tyre edges.
Nearside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorating.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.
Offside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge.
Offside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorated.
The off side headlight lens is in poor condition.
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate slightly damaged.
Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on the tyre edges.
Nearside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorating.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged.
Offside Front tyre worn low on the inner edge.
Offside Rear Inner c/v boot deteriorated.
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
All tyre valves cracked
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front headlamps deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre cut
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre sidewall damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyre valves cracked
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front headlamps deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre cut
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre sidewall damaged
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Brake pipes to the nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses slightly corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
The drivers wiper blade split on the edge of blade.
The nearside front inner whhel rim slightly damage-bent.
The offside front brake binding slightly.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Both rear coil springs corroded.
Brake pipes to the nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses slightly corroded.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
The drivers wiper blade split on the edge of blade.
The nearside front inner whhel rim slightly damage-bent.
The offside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside windscreen washer pipe split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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DG05 BKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DG05 BKL, 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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DG05 BKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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