MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury MARKED YELLOW (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ABS Unit bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both o/s & n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ABS unit bracket has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both o/s & n/s has excessive corrosion at the jacking point and inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing at inner edge
nearside front door mirror cracked but not affecting drivers view
rear wheel arches corroded
wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
noise from n/s/f top susp ension mounting ?
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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HT53 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 HT53 PYB, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HT53 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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