MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both covers slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Upper headlamp mt bracket broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of crossmember at coil spring top mt points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember at rear axle mt point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides covers slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside no plate lamp dim
Offside Front Upper headlamp mt broken
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
reversing lights inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective needs cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
reversing lights inop
Both headlamps project a poor beam image
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe gasket (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both headlamps project a poor beam image
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe gasket (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both headlamps project a poor beam image
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both headlamps project a poor beam image
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW08 UGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SW08 UGL, 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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SW08 UGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 August 2008.
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