MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
(1.1A.3e)The nearside rear position lamp lens is in a damaged condition,but not emitting an incorrect colour of light at the time of examination
(1.2.1e)The nearside rear stop lamp lens is in a damaged condition,but not emitting an incorrect colour of light at the time of examination
(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 38%,which indicates that the brakes are ready for service
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted
(6.3.4a)The front number plate has a character,which is slightly deteriorated
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
(1.1A.3e)The nearside rear position lamp lens is in a damaged condition,but not emitting an incorrect colour of light at the time of examination
(1.2.1e)The nearside rear stop lamp lens is in a damaged condition,but not emitting an incorrect colour of light at the time of examination
(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 38%,which indicates that the brakes are ready for service
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is devoid of tread
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted
(6.3.4a)The front number plate has a character,which is slightly deteriorated
(7.1.)Fumes however are a possibility and could enter the interior of the vehicle
(7.1.1)The exhaust system is excessively deteriorated in two halves,but not likely to become detached from the hangers
(7.1.2)The exhaust system is excessively deteriorated and in two halves along the vehicle length,which has a major leak now being the new tailpipe position
(7.1.4)The exhaust system in its current condition does not appear to be noisy in operation, even when at cruise speeds for mot purposes.
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(2.5C.1c)The propshaft universal coupling is in a seriously deteriorated condition,where imminent failure is most likely to occur
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV57 LFX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 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 KV57 LFX, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KV57 LFX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2007.
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