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104,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CROSSMEMBER IS HOLED AND CORRODED TO EXCESS ABOVE REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general body corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perished
brake pedal nearly sinks to floor under under pressure
front tyres worn on edges
front tyres worn on edges
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/ suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perished
brake pedal nearly sinks to floor under under pressure
corrosion to outer sills
front tyres worn on edges
front tyres worn on edges
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))
brake pedal spongy,close to no reserve travel
headlights deteriorated
tyre sidewalls poor condition
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))
brake pedal spongy,close to no reserve travel
headlights deteriorated
tyre sidewalls poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside mirror damaged slightly
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside mirror damaged slightly
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear inner brake disc slightly corroded
rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded
wipers slightly worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside rear inner brake disc slightly corroded
rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded
wipers slightly worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 SW55 FFR, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SW55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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