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225,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Central Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/F/INNER THE /D/BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
parking brake travel
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parking brake requirements just met 18%
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres at 4 mm when tested
rear washer inop
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres at 4 mm when tested
rear washer inop
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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EY56 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 EY56 MKV, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EY56 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2006.
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