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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside 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 rears (1.1.11 (c))
underbody and suspension components have light surface corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody and suspension components have light surface corrosion
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides + o/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
o/s headlight going cloudy starting to affect the aim pattern
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s headlight going cloudy starting to affect the aim pattern
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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LN09 RFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 LN09 RFJ, 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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LN09 RFJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2009.
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