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Central Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on chasis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust corroded
general rust on sills and undercarriage
positive cable routed close to chasis
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
general rust on sills and undercarriage
Central Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on chasis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
positive cable loose and rubbing on frame - risk of fire
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
slight corrosion to nearside front chassis
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear back plates corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside of vehicle corroded outwith prescribed areas
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements grating (7.7 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside of vehicle corroded outwith prescribed areas
Front door cards loose, not inhibiting opening at time of test
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Underside of vehicle corroded outwith prescribed areas
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary push in type (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill weak/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and central outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective side rod/track rod end lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger weak/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill weak/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and central outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel weak/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm outer mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox has an oil leak
n/s front outer c/v gaiter has slight damage
n/s outer sill holed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding dangerous .....and wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision n/s front seatbelt buckle mounting improperly anchored......modified mounting used is for a wheelchair and NOT for a seatbelt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
gearbox has an oil leak
n/s front outer c/v gaiter has slight damage
n/s outer sill holed
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear parking brake just met requirements would appear that adjustment is required
gear box is leaking oil
vaiours suspension corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper .... top bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill / wing holed
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front spray bar on wiper taped on advise the right clips to be fitted
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
offside rear brake caliper bolt not fully in but caliper is secure.. bolt siezed
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake caliper slightly loose on the slides
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake caliper slightly loose on the slides
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear discs have slighly corroded
nearside tyre has cracks in tread
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear discs have slighly corroded
nearside tyre has cracks in tread
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
abnormal front tyre wear suggest wheel alignment check
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
abnormal front tyre wear suggest wheel alignment check
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R723 ECX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 R723 ECX, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R723 ECX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 1998.
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