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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside mirror cover missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
No coolant in header tank
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight play
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight play
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Bonnet pull cable broken
Both front discs lipped
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate is also cracked (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Oil level low
Both front discs lipped
Both rear discs lipped
Front number plate cracked
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall
Oil leak
Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust missing (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)
Both front discs lipped
Both rear discs lipped
Front number plate cracked
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)
Long travel on parking brake
Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall
Oil leak
Bonnet cable broken
Both front discs lipped
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Long travel on park brake
Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall
Nearside sill is damaged
Oil level low
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no.plate damaged
both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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HV56 BPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 HV56 BPK, 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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HV56 BPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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