MOT Status
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147,633 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Differential support mount / bush deteriorated / cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blade attachments defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Differential support mount / bush deteriorated / cracking
Axle deformed but serviceable front mount cracking (5.1.1 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/sill inside plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp lenses cloudy ( require polishing) (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Axle deformed but serviceable front mount cracking (5.1.1 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/sill inside plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp full of condensation
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Diff mount bracket cracked on one side (no movement)
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front ARB bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp full of condensation
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Diff mount bracket cracked on one side (no movement)
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front Jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
handbrake travel on limits
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brakes bind slightly/sight brake judder
rear pads getting a bit low
rear tyres getting close to wear marks
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front brakes bind slightly/sight brake judder
rear pads getting a bit low
rear tyres getting close to wear marks
nsr h/brake slightly low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ59 OWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FJ59 OWA, 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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FJ59 OWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2009.
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