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Emissions unable to be completed Due to leaking injector (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe resting on drive shaft o/s (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers Smearing
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Wiper Smearing
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres 2.5mm and scrubbing
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust section repaired
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
nsf tyre scrubbed bald on outside edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil leak intercooler area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak intercooler area
Nail in offside rear tyre
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OU05 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 OU05 SBY, 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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OU05 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.
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