MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
402,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
multiple patches of welding under vehicle (under sealed)
oil leak from rear diff
Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing bench seat middle row outer anchorage (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in cill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front tyre 2mm
Offside Front tyre 2mm
oil leak from rear diff
Front excessive play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake warning lamp on dash.(o/s/f)wiring rubbed on wheel
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake warning lamp on dash.(o/s/f)wiring rubbed on wheel
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
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
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in stering u.js
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PO53 VUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 PO53 VUY, 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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PO53 VUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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