MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure fouling o/s/r drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
handbrake travel getting high
unable to see some of rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes [above diesel tank]
diesel tank securing straps both heavily corroded [not broken]
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion on all four brake discs.drive belt noisey.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner. (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
surface corrosion on all four brake discs.drive belt noisey.
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING RACK.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust heavly corroded.both front tyre slightly feathered.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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SV56 JVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 SV56 JVJ, 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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SV56 JVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2006.
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