MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
both sides rust on bottom sill and around wheel arch
oil leak
Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
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)
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)
Oil leak ()
nearside/ offside inner & outer sills corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
rear lamp has crack
Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
areas of upper and underbody rust
o/s/r tyre has flat spots
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both wiper blades starting to split
footbrake warning light on
glowplug warning light on
rear brakes slightly uneven on application
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both wiper blades starting to split
footbrake warning light on
glowplug warning light on
rear exhaust pipe/silencer is becoming heavily corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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RA52 JKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA52 JKV, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RA52 JKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2003.
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