MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injectors leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Excessive corrosion to under body and around suspension some areas weak
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
Corrosion to under body and around suspension
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlamp lens dull
Corrosion to under body and around suspension
Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlamp lens dull
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
under body and around suspension corroded
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
both anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
brake pipes corroded
brake pipe corroded
rear diff leaking
underbody corroded,some areas weak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pipes corroded
sills corroded
underbody and suspension corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
oil leak on the rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
oil leak on the rear diff
Spare tyre defective
wipers will need changing soon
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
osf tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PG53 TKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 PG53 TKN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PG53 TKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2004.
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