MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal has a small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Minor oil leak on sump plug
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Minor oil leak on sump plug
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
accident damage n/s/f and n/s/r
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
accident damage n/s/f and n/s/r
offside front brake slightly binding
offside step insecure at front fixing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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GJ08 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 GJ08 YHR, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GJ08 YHR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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