MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Adv extensive welding carried out to vehicle body /structure........
Adv unable to open drivers window...........
Rear Strongly adv both rear suspension arms corroded and poor condition..........
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp poor condition........ (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside front headlamp inop.......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower ball-joint badly worn...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside front repeater lamp showing clear not amber......... (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside inner outrigger holed and corroded....... (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner chassis / rear arm holed and corroded......... (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front metal brake pipe corroded /pitted...... (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front inner upper wheel arch holed and corroded close to top strut mounting.......... (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working Repeater lamp inop and lens missing.......... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Parking brake lever insecure to vehicle bodywork......... (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps missing........... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Adv extensive welding carried out to vehicle body /structure........
Adv unable to open drivers window...........
Rear Strongly adv both rear suspension arms corroded and poor condition..........
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underbody has been waxoyled
Brake performance not tested brake pipes corroded and hand brake not working (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Lower screen cracked from NS to OS
NS and OS sill areas corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak
Vehicle underside has all over corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR to OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Lower screen cracked from NS to OS
NS and OS sill areas corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak
Vehicle underside has all over corrosion
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Large crack running across centre lower screen, but not affecting drivers view of road
NS and OS inner and outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF and OSF (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed x2 near suspension turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.6a)
All brake discs corroded
Large crack running across centre lower screen, but not affecting drivers view of road
NS and OS inner and outer sills corroded
Nail (cable clip) in OSF tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose (7.1.2)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s headlight slightly loose
rear brake imbalance 21%
exhaust holed
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust holed
front discs wearing and corroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front discs wearing and corroding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screen washer switch in poor condition
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KW52 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 KW52 ERK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KW52 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 February 2003.
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