MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subfram rear side area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear [ inner and outer ] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfram rear side area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
welded repairs heavily under sealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower panel in poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both side inner and outer wheel arch in poor condition
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both side sills in poor condition
oil leak
under vehicle in poor condition
Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both side headlamp have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower panel in poor condition
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both side inner and outer wheel arch in poor condition
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both side sills in poor condition
oil leak
under vehicle in poor condition
exhaust mounting corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust mounting corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulkhead brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion jacking points (not structural)
Slight marking on screen
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)
signs of corrosion front inner wings and underbody
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Noise from rear brakes possible parking brake shoes/drum
Engine management warning lamp on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside side loading door cannot be secured.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Battery charging warning lamp on.
Engine management warning lamp on.
Handbrake warning lamp intermitantly on.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside side loading door cannot be secured.
Hole in nearside front inner wing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Slight knock from steering shaft when turning lock to lock
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Hole in nearside front inner wing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Slight knock from steering shaft when turning lock to lock
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s no plate light dim.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s no plate light dim.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front drop link gaiter split.
nearside rear tyre sidewall cut.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front drop link gaiter split.
nearside rear tyre sidewall cut.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust vibrating at front pipe flange.
slight hole in exhaust centre section.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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SJ04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 SJ04 LWA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SJ04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2004.
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