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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle underbody slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight under body corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded holed (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe catalyst cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning on
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake pad warning light on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear diff bushes splitting
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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PJ59 AYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 PJ59 AYL, 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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PJ59 AYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2009.
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