MOT Status
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271,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
General Corrosions
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General corrosion
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General corrosion
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating juddering (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front d bushes have slight play
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front d bushes have slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Oil leak from rear differential ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip near to rear view mirror (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted at time of test - ok (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted at time of test - ok (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working replaced at time of test - ok (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak from rear differential ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip near to rear view mirror (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
nearside mirror backing missing
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside mirror backing missing
oil on minimum
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL08 GZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 PL08 GZC, 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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PL08 GZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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