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215,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor /repaired /undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear underbody /suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor /repaired /undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear underbody /suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody /sills /floor show signs of corrosion /undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and nearside and offside inner sills/ jacking points corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
offside front anti roll bar link arm rubber is slightly split - still preventing the ingress of dirt
offside rear light lens is broken not effecting the light out put or colour
slight chuffing sound in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
offside front anti roll bar link arm rubber is slightly split - still preventing the ingress of dirt
offside rear light lens is broken not effecting the light out put or colour
offside rear light lens is broken
offside rear tyre inner side wall is splitting - recommend replacing
slight chuffing in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))
offside rear light lens is broken
offside rear tyre inner side wall is splitting - recommend replacing
slight chuffing in engine bay, suspect from an injector seal
advise front brake discs worn and pads 60% worn approx
advise n/s wiper blade split on end
advise o/s/r brake pads low recommend replacement
advise o/s/r light unit damaged
advise oil leak
advise rear brake discs worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise front brake discs worn and pads 60% worn approx
advise n/s wiper blade split on end
advise o/s/r brake pads low recommend replacement
advise o/s/r light unit damaged
advise oil leak
advise rear brake discs worn
advise brake fluid below max mark
advise front brake discs slighty worn
advise o/s/r light lens damaged
advise rear brake discs worn and o/s/r brake pads look low
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise brake fluid below max mark
advise front brake discs slighty worn
advise o/s/r light lens damaged
advise rear brake discs worn and o/s/r brake pads look low
o/s/r lamp cracked
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/r lamp cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault
toe bar electrics in op
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
toe bar electrics in op
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SH08 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SH08 ERK, 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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SH08 ERK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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