MOT Status
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199,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear diff bushs
Rear o/s/r n/s/r rear archs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s/f n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre ujs (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Offside Front tyre, worn on edges
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre, worn on edges
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside door don't open, rest do
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside door don't open, rest do
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel needs adjustment (3.1.6b)
nail n/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L5 USL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 L5 USL, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L5 USL registered?
L5 USL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2009.
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