MOT Status
ValidMileage
240,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have play
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower some repairs been done (welding) would recommend full underbody wax oil
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower jacking point has surface corrosion
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer outer arch has surface rust
Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight underside corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight underside corrosion
Handbrake only just met requirements
Oil leak
Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated, exhaust system still supported
Slight free-play in steering wheel
Slight underbody/body corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Underbody slightly corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Underbody slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Offside Rear nail in tread
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possibly something seized as more worn than offside rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Offside Rear nail in tread
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn
eml on
Bonnet release catch broken.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Bonnet release catch broken.
Parking brake lever slight travel.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY09 OVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 SY09 OVA, 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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SY09 OVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2009.
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