MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
all brake flexi hose's perishing
both front flexi hose's chaffing
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim wrong (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
all brake flexi hose's perishing
all tyres low on tread with tread damage
both front flexi hose's chaffing
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
all flexi brake hose's perishing
front flexi brake hose's chaffing
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/f tyre wearing edges
o/s/r tyre low on tread
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, not reflecting (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
all flexi brake hose's perishing
front flexi brake hose's chaffing
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
nail in o/s/f tyre
o/s/f tyre wearing edges
o/s/r tyre low on tread
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses starting to crack/perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
front and rear number plates deteriorating
n/s/f anti roll D bush deteriorating
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s number plate lamp worked after taped
Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front brake pads low
n/s/f anti roll D bush deteriorating
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s number plate lamp worked after taped
rear brake pads low
Central Rear High level brake light not working
all flexi brake hose's perishing
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front brake flexi hose's fouling anti roll bar drop links, not excessively chaffed yet
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector seals (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all flexi brake hose's perishing
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front brake flexi hose's fouling anti roll bar drop links, not excessively chaffed yet
n/s/f brake pipe corroding
oil fill cap missing, also breathing fumes under bonnet area
park brake travel getting excessive
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)
aux drive belt perished
front number plate deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes corroding
o/s/f door mirror class cracked, case missing
wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken, taped repair not very good (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)
aux drive belt perished
front number plate deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes corroding
o/s/f door mirror class cracked, case missing
wiper blades deteriorating
front brake pipe corroding
front number plate deteriorating
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
high level brake light not working
light blue smoke during emissions test
o/s/f brake starting to bind
o/s/f outer brake pad worn more than all others
oil filler cap missing
taped repair to n/s/r tail light requires more red tape please
Nearside Front brake flexi perished
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ55 HHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EJ55 HHX, 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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EJ55 HHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2005.
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