MOT Status
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192,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pedal rubber thinning,engine oil dirty-service overdue alert -570d,bodywork neglected-dented-scrapes-bumper duck taped,splash guards incomplete,engine oil leak and transmission,underbody-backplates-running gear rusting
nsf steering arm joint play,tyre treads uneven wear-walls scuffed,front suspension noise-roll bar inner mount been weld repaired,rear brake discs pitting scoring,front brakes signs of overheating-monitor
bodywork tatty neglected-bumper duck taped in places-scruffy needs valet,brake pedal rubber,smokey-service overdue 223d,oil leak,rear wiper,exhaust-underbody-pipes-running gear rusting-sealered
suspension rattly-tracking-camber require setting
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault investigate - reset (7.1.6 (a))
bodywork tatty neglected-bumper duck taped in places-scruffy needs valet,brake pedal rubber,smokey-service overdue 223d,oil leak,rear wiper,exhaust-underbody-pipes-running gear rusting-sealered
suspension rattly-tracking-camber require setting
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Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
brake pedal rubber thinning,osf -nsr tyre treads low-tyre treads uneven wear,exhaust cover loose,rear brake pipes rusting,propshaft uj weak-dry#2,inner sills weak
sills-chassis-underbody-suspension-running gear rusting,oil spill,osr back plate deteriorating,bumper covered in gaffa tape
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all around (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just passed 16%
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Second row of seats folded flat
Engine covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Second row of seats folded flat
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper starting to smear.
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside wiper starting to smear.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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PJ58 YEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 PJ58 YEF, 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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PJ58 YEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2008.
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