MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis leg/outrigger reinforcement rear wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +boot burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member various places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside chassis leg/outrigger reinforcement rear wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake shoe backplates corroded/holed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front door card damaged
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
top brake light out
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
top brake light out
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
strut top brgs "notchy" when steering wheel turned
Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
strut top brgs "notchy" when steering wheel turned
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 OEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FY56 OEO, 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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FY56 OEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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