MOT Status
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227,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog light showing white light to rear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected fog light showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog light showing white light to rear
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning noise when turning steering/rough (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ15 AYV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 SJ15 AYV, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SJ15 AYV registered?
SJ15 AYV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 July 2015.
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