MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front tyre stepped tread noted
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear and limited access (3.6.B.2c)
park brake pedal travel noted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust slightly corroded
n/s brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust slightly corroded
n/s brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre worn on sidewall
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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PY05 BHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 PY05 BHU, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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PY05 BHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2005.
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