MOT Status
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92,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, cracked in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow from centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit / bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Glow Plug/Coil Light On Dash
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Perished, Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Bald On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Glow Plug/Coil Light On Dash
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Perished, Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper Boots Have Small Splits, Still Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Glow Plug Light Illuminated
NS Differential Seal Slightly Damp
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Os Shock Absorber Top Mount Bearing Noisy When Steering Rotated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear centre stop light unit damaged
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Aux tensioner failing
Nearside Rear Light unit cracked
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear centre stop light unit damaged
Gearbox oil leak.
Ignition lock faulty
Marks on windscreen.
n\s\f tyre worn outer edge.
o\s\f door mirror casing smashed.
o\s\r handbrake lazy
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Gearbox oil leak.
Ignition lock faulty
Marks on windscreen.
n\s\f tyre worn outer edge.
o\s\f door mirror casing smashed.
o\s\r handbrake lazy
Minor exhaust blow turbo to front pipe
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Slight scratches on windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Minor exhaust blow turbo to front pipe
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Slight scratches on windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back of turbo (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear tyre getting low.
Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate fading.
wiper blades smearing screen.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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ST53 GGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 ST53 GGS, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ST53 GGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.
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