MOT Status
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357,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advise; Long parking brake travel.
Advise; Both steering rack inner tie rods slightly worn .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advise; Both steering rack inner tie rods slightly worn .
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [both sides] (3.7.B.6b)
Drivers seat belt starting to fray edges
Front Registration plate damaged
Screen damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Drivers seat belt starting to fray edges
Front Registration plate damaged
Screen damaged
front screen damage
offside rear inner cv boot weak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front indicator bulb fading to white
center exhaust box in poor condition slight blow
chip in windscreen
nail in o/s/r tyre tread
center exhaust box in poor condition slight blow
long travel in parking brake lever
n/s handbrake perfprmance low
n/s headlamp aim not tested
n/s/f indicator fading to white
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak from engine
slight imbalance on front brake application
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
center exhaust box in poor condition slight blow
long travel in parking brake lever
n/s handbrake perfprmance low
n/s headlamp aim not tested
n/s/f indicator fading to white
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak from engine
slight imbalance on front brake application
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
center rear exhaust box in poor condition slight blow
damage to windscreen
slight damage to n/s/f brake hose
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
damage to windscreen
slight damage to n/s/f brake hose
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
center rear exhaust box in poor condition slight blow
crack in screen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
crack in screen
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 LFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 RJ08 LFW, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RJ08 LFW registered?
RJ08 LFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2008.
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