MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All round body corroded / slam panel corroded / underbody corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front wheel arches corroded
Front Inner wheel arches corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front slam panel corroded/all round body corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre uneven
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All doors corroded
Both front inner wheel arch corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion under vehicle/slam panel corroded
All doors slightly corroded
Both inner sills slightly corroded not holed
Front slam panel slight corrosion
General under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front wheel arches corroded from inner side (Surface rust)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
All doors corroded
Both front wheel arches corroded from inner side (Surface rust)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front 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)
Oil leak
Both outer sills corroded
Doors corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both sills corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both sills corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted
NSR Tyre Perished Outer Side
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front & Rear Brake Disc Pitted
NSR Tyre Perished Outer Side
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near-side front inner drive shaft boot split.
near-side rear tyre worn to 3mm.
rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
rear brake discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
near side inner c/v boot split
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on its inner tread edge
rear brake pad linings getting low, 65% worn
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R999 POP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 R999 POP, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R999 POP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2001.
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