MOT Status
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180,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
advise sill are corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
advise sill are corroded
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise rear sills are becoming corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both headlight glass faded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION
BRAKE PAD WARN ON DASH
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AND REAR TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking to outer rubber.. (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim.. (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low what I can see.. (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face corroded.. (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of centre box. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Secondary bonnet catch inoperative
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Secondary bonnet catch inoperative
Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISCS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISCS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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MD55 SWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 MD55 SWJ, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MD55 SWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2006.
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