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Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake cable casing corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
power steering belt cracking
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside handbrake cable casing corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
power steering belt cracking
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion nearside front gearbox mount
nearside and offside brake hose mountin gs corroded
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion nearside front gearbox mount
nearside and offside brake hose mountin gs corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in steering rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhuast system
hand brake travel long
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to exhuast system
hand brake travel long
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
corrosion to both sill and drivers door
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers door corroded
heat shield loose
outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
drivers door corroded
heat shield loose
outer sills corroded
doors rusty
n/s rack boot twisted
o/s handbrake poor
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded/worn
slight imbalance to front brakes
slight play to n/s/f droplink
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
doors rusty
n/s rack boot twisted
o/s handbrake poor
oil leaks
rear brake discs corroded/worn
slight imbalance to front brakes
slight play to n/s/f droplink
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine oil needs topping up.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion to nearside front inner sill (front jacking point)
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished
offside wing mirror loose
oil leak from gearbox
very slight exhaust blow from front box
Both wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gear box slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering belt deteriorating
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gear box slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering belt deteriorating
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak gear box area.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak gear box area.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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S776 ENU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S776 ENU, 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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S776 ENU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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