MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
drivers seat belt slow to retract
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 of 7 centre stop lamp led's inoperative
Inner Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
grease contamination on o/s/f cv gaiter
n/s 2nd row outer seat slightly insecure
slight crack on o/s/r light lens (no sharp edge)
slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber
slight wear on clutch pedal anti-slip rubber
spare wheel missing from carrier
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
3 of 7 centre stop lamp led's inoperative
Inner Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
grease contamination on o/s/f cv gaiter
n/s 2nd row outer seat slightly insecure
slight crack on o/s/r light lens (no sharp edge)
slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber
slight wear on clutch pedal anti-slip rubber
spare wheel missing from carrier
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
inner drive shaft gaiter split n/s
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing on tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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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SG52 VFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 SG52 VFT, 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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SG52 VFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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