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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres worn close to markers and slightly worn inner edges
coolant leak
front exhaust brackets worn
minor oil leaks
nearside front tyre outer tread damaged
nearside rear brake hose covered in tape
offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
offside rear lower led position lamp faulty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear tyres worn close to markers and slightly worn inner edges
coolant leak
front exhaust brackets worn
minor oil leaks
nearside front tyre outer tread damaged
nearside rear brake disc slightly worn inner face
nearside rear brake hose covered in tape
offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge
offside rear lower led position lamp faulty
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
minor oil leaks
offside rear lower led position lamp faulty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at diff joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
minor oil leaks
offside rear lower led position lamp faulty
front and front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear brake hose wrapped in tape
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
front and front to rear brake pipes corroded
nearside rear brake hose wrapped in tape
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust flex slightly worn
nearside rear brake hose covered in tape
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
possible power steering fluid seepage near rack
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
possible power steering fluid seepage near rack
rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
nearside front and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Slight corrosion forming on vehicle underside
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ rear
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded @ rear
very minor seepage from nearside front brake hose connection ( possible previous leak )
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres worn edges
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear cross chassis brake pipes are slightly corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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LYV 4Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 119,633 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 LYV 4Y, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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LYV 4Y is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 October 2011.
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