MOT Status
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202,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald in a large patch. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear brake backplate (which holds the parking brake components in place) has had a section removed, close to a retaining clip. This backplate also displays corrosion.
Rear differential assembly: 2 of the 3 mounting bushes (nose and nearside) have failed bonding.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Although more than adequate efforts are in evidence, neither parking brake locks up at full travel of the pedal. (1.1.6 (c))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald in a large patch. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear brake backplate (which holds the parking brake components in place) has had a section removed, close to a retaining clip. This backplate also displays corrosion.
Rear differential assembly: 2 of the 3 mounting bushes (nose and nearside) have failed bonding.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke noted during warm up procedure and emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near to hose union. (1.1.11 (c))
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 Also cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake actuation: Pedal approaching end of reserve travel. Efforts exceed requirements.
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Carcass failure. Inner sidewall and inner edge of tread severely distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke noted during warm up procedure and emissions test. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near to hose union. (1.1.11 (c))
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 Also cracking between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake actuation: Pedal approaching end of reserve travel. Efforts exceed requirements.
Brake pedal not releasing correctly Slow to return, brake efforts sufficiently low, and reducing at this point. (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke visible when revved, and also at idle for a short while after. (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake pedal slowly sinks, and reaches end of reserve travel at full braking effort. This meets standards due to passing minimum required effort before this point.
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake application imbalanced
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven near/side slow (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust mounting has been repaired
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG59 OSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 DG59 OSJ, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DG59 OSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2009.
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