MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
rear both outer sills corroded
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger's seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
rear both outer sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()
Windscreen cracked outside swept area
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()
Windscreen cracked outside swept area
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
pad warning light on
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
pad warning light on
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MKZ 9198 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MKZ 9198, 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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MKZ 9198 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2005.
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