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219,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH FRONT AND REAR PADS OK
N/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ROW UNCLIPED FROM FLOOR ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH FRONT AND REAR PADS OK
N/S/F INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ROW UNCLIPED FROM FLOOR ()
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON PADS OK
EXHAUST FOULING UNDER SIDE OF CHASSIS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Undertray likely to become detached HEAT SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON PADS OK
EXHAUST FOULING UNDER SIDE OF CHASSIS
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
play in offside front inner rack joint
Brake pad wear sensor light on
E.M.L ON
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad wear sensor light on
E.M.L ON
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pad warning lamp on
managment light on
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pad warning lamp on
managment light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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SP08 RFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SP08 RFL, 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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SP08 RFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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