MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear WING TO BUMPER INSECURE
REAR BUMPER TOP TRIM LOSE / NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR LOSE
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust system insecure ALL HANGERS BROKEN OFF EXHAUST IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear WING TO BUMPER INSECURE
REAR BUMPER TOP TRIM LOSE / NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR LOSE
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper insecure and sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wheel arch liner loose. (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake travel border line
all tyres close to legal limit
brake pad wearing indicator light on
exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is not loose
front anti roll bar bushes worn
front brake pads appear low
o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
rear brake discs worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyres close to legal limit
brake pad wearing indicator light on
exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is not loose
front anti roll bar bushes worn
o/s front brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
rear brake discs worn
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn on both edges
exhaust clamp missing
n/s front tyre and both rear tyres worn close to limit
rear door damaged
little reserve travel on parking brake
n/s front tyre worn to 2mm-close to legal limit and worn on outer edge.will shortly require attentoon.o/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm and may soon require attention
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 ERY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 MV08 ERY, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MV08 ERY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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