MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
VARIOUS AREAS OF LIGHT CORROSION
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
VARIOUS AREAS OF LIGHT CORROSION
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fumes from engine in cab,needs further investigation,possible injector chuffing/seal.ASAP.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fumes from engine in cab,needs further investigation,possible injector chuffing/seal.ASAP.
Brake wear warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear tyres low on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake wear warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear tyres low on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
disc brake wear indicator lamp on.
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
disc brake wear indicator lamp on.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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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EN55 AVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EN55 AVW, 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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What year was EN55 AVW registered?
EN55 AVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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