MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing tapped up
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing tapped up
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
offside rear handbrake low
offside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint gaitor split
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint gaitor split
rear pads low
brake pads warning light is on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres worn down to 0 mm on inner of tyre treads
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres worn down to 0 mm on inner of tyre treads
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
van body lined preventing a full inspection of the van floor area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front inner wheel arch guard damaged
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
van body lined preventing a full inspection of the van floor area
VERY LONG TRAVEL ON THE PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL
front and rear brake discs wearing
front passenger wiper blade starting to split
offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully
van body lined preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
operation of the windscreen wiper/ indicator stalk poor
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
operation of the windscreen wiper/ indicator stalk poor
plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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LX05 VNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 LX05 VNH, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LX05 VNH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.
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