MOT Status
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
underside covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under boody in poor condition
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
just pass emissions
under body in poor condition
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
under body in poor condition
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
under body in poor condition
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
eml on
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides at front (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides at front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
eml on
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both just past aim (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp just past aim
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside headlamp just past aim
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
after market brake hoses fittted poorly both front may rub on the strut
various suspension and brake components coroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Spare tyre defective
after market brake hoses fittted poorly both front may rub on the strut
various suspension and brake components coroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
P.A.S hose to steering rack very wet with P.A.S fluid
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre edge worn and cut
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
spare tyre flat
corrosion around front subframe rear bush mounting points
corrosion around rear chassis legs
e-brake has travel
front to rear brake pipe corroded
front to rear fuel lines corroded
nearside front flexi brake hose cracking
nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion
offside front brake pipe has corrosion
offside front flexi brake hose cracking
offside rear brake pipe has corrosion
rear discs pitted, scored, worn and corroded
rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
condensation in headlights
front and rear brake discs worn
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
condensation in headlights
front and rear brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
steering rack gators twisted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 NHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 FV55 NHD, 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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FV55 NHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2006.
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