MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
493,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row, centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
n/s/r inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight damage to centre
play in o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints
slight oil leak from rear axle
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre row, centre seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
n/s/r inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriorated
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight damage to centre
play in o/s/f and n/s/f inner steering rack joints
slight oil leak from rear axle
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Front And Onto Exhaust ()
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Front And Onto Exhaust ()
Engine management light on
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber missing Bolt missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light on
Brake Warning Light On
Nearside Rack End Has Play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake Warning Light On
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rack End Has Play
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes noisey
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear foot brake imballance
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
accident damage to n/s/f bumper / wing no sharp edges
engine oil leaking onto exhaust
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
engine oil leaking onto exhaust
front discs thin
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA57 TXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 SA57 TXP, 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 SA57 TXP registered?
SA57 TXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is SA57 TXP safe to buy?
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