MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust on several front and rear brake pipes and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
heavy surface rust on rear cross panel
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
power steering pipes corroded...surface corrosion to inner sills and jacking point ...rear chassie corroded...rear discs corroded
Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (d) bush's front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front crack in top of windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mounting broken ()
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF Inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lights not working
OSR Driveshaft occasionally fouling exhaust, gaitor is deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area has damage <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges NSF and OSF Brake pad warning and ABS cables insecure and fouling body parts and suspension (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
OSR Driveshaft occasionally fouling exhaust, gaitor is deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept Area has damage <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
drivers wiper blade slightly worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine light on
rear door will not open
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK09 XAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DK09 XAV, 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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What year was DK09 XAV registered?
DK09 XAV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2009.
Is DK09 XAV safe to buy?
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