MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside inner wing have holes in non prescribed area
underbody corroded including suspension components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / inner arch and lower sill/back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch / inner arch and lower sill/back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
heavy surface corrosion prescribed/non prescribed areas and suspension components
nearside inner wing corroded to holes in non prescribed area
Bonnet cable snapped, but bonnet accessible
Chassis corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Outer Both side wheel arches corroded
Wiper switch faulty
Central Rear Lower Brake pivot has restricted free movement Park brake (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Park brake link seized (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Park brake link seized (1.2.1 (f))
Bonnet cable snapped, but bonnet accessible
Chassis corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Outer Both side wheel arches corroded
Wiper switch faulty
Bonnet cable snapped at lever
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cable snapped at lever
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front both seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
bonnet cable snapped at lever
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure and brake pipes (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front both seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
bonnet cable snapped at lever
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner cv starting to perish
Offside Rear inner cv boot starting to perish
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner cv starting to perish
Offside Rear inner cv boot starting to perish
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under side - connects to front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x fr to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FM56 TTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 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 FM56 TTE, 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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FM56 TTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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