MOT Status
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325,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and deformed to the inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre is badly worn to the outer edge and is 2.5mm
Central Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
engine oil not to max mark
hand brake travel high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and deformed to the inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre is badly worn to the outer edge and is 2.5mm
Brake pad warning light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper damaged
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Close to exhaust (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hazard light switch is loose in its housing
imbalance to front brakes - only just met the required effort
n/s head lamp bulb cover loose
rear differential wet
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil level below min
grab from rear brakes when the foot brake is applied
hazard light switch is loose in its housing
imbalance to front brakes - only just met the required effort
n/s head lamp bulb cover loose
rear differential wet
hazard light warning light switch surround slightly insecure
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
hazard light warning light switch surround slightly insecure
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lamp cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear diff pinion oil seal badly leaking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lamp cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear diff pinion oil seal badly leaking
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW59 BVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 SW59 BVD, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SW59 BVD registered?
SW59 BVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2009.
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