MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion UNDER (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
UNDER BODY UNDERSEALED
All shock absorbers weak in damping
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & temp repaire to down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear service brake low on effort 53%
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake warning light on
only 4 seats fitted
steering wheel damaged
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s and n/s sill corroded
3 seats fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
inner sill corroded
n/s sill damaged
rear brake disc corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
3 seats fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
inner sill corroded
n/s sill damaged
rear brake disc corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s inner sill corroded
o/s and n/s tyre wearing on the edge
rear x member corroded
Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s inner sill corroded
o/s and n/s tyre wearing on the edge
rear x member corroded
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside inner cv gaiter split
nearside rear indicator
rear brake pads low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside outer sill rusty
offside rear bumper mount
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside outer sill rusty
offside rear bumper mount
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight corrosen starting on perscribed areas
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
slight corrosen starting on perscribed areas
front exhust rubber starting to break apart
very slight exhust blow on middle box
minor marking to offside front seatbelt webbing not affecting structual composition.
minor perishing to offside front lower suspension arm, rear bush, no movement detected and structually sound
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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SO02 NYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 SO02 NYZ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SO02 NYZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2002.
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