MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all tyres wearing edges
both rear wheel arch corroded
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill
Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all tyres wearing edges
both rear wheel arch corroded
oil leak
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin to rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion to rear and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
underbody general corrosion
Near side inner and outer seal, front to rear slightly corroded.
Underbody general corrosion
offside inner and outer seal, front to rear slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under body corrosion
slight corrosion on inner n/s and o/s sills.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parking brake pedal almost out of reserve travel
white/blue smoke from exhaust during smoke test but not at idle speed & not excessive
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
front brake balance on 25% limit
offside rear indicator lens repaired
parking brake pedal almost out of reserve travel
white/blue smoke from exhaust during smoke test but not at idle speed & not excessive
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
slight travel on parking brake
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight travel on parking brake
The number plate light is dim.
The off side rear indicator lamp is starting to show white light.
There is slight play in the near side track rod end. †
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KH53 OVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KH53 OVB, 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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KH53 OVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 January 2004.
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