MOT Status
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235,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advise slight smoke from exhaust on acceleration
Advise both front tyres wearing outer edges
Advise slight oil smoke from exhaust
Advise both front tyres wearing outer edges
Advise slight oil smoke from exhaust
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective
Brake pedal creeps under pressure
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splitting on inner sidewall, also deep cuts, but no cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault E.S.P. light on (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal creeps under pressure
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slightly blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has splitting on inner sidewall, also deep cuts, but no cords visible yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reversing lights not working
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65-R16C (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre slight cracking outer sidewall
Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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MV09 HBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 MV09 HBA, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MV09 HBA registered?
MV09 HBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is MV09 HBA safe to buy?
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