MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lens broken allowing sharp edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Front mirror back broken
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front mirror back broken
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
bonnet cable adrift from pull handle
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven foot brake (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front mirror back broken
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front mirror back broken
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily coroded (3.5.1i)
bonnet cable adrift from pull handle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge
offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front inner brake pads wearing thin?
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres near wear indicators on centre of tread
engine oil level low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ55 VSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 RJ55 VSG, 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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RJ55 VSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.
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