MOT Status
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93,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing at front (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at auto box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing at front (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at auto box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated tight to open (3.1 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
blades juddering on screen
front exhaust hanger missing rear tail pipe corroded
nearside park brake lower effort than offside
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))
brake warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))
brake warning light on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive and offside diff oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive and offside diff oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Uneven tyre wear
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Uneven tyre wear
wiper n/side front smear
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ59 XYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 SJ59 XYP, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SJ59 XYP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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