MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on its very outer edge - 5mm in centre and inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock upper mount bushes are split (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes have small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in dust cover and slight play in ball joint only detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low on its very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on its inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath chafed/ worn away exposing coil
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too low to be recorded
exhaust tail pipe clamp missing, system is adequately supported and does not leak exhaust gases
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer sheath chafed/ worn away exposing coil
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too low to be recorded
exhaust tail pipe clamp missing, system is adequately supported and does not leak exhaust gases
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MY62 RAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 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 MY62 RAT, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MY62 RAT registered?
MY62 RAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2012.
Is MY62 RAT safe to buy?
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