MOT Status
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123,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath
Offside Front Vehicle jacking point has corrosion but not excessive
Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion both jacking/ lift points (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion both jacking/ lift points (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
slight corrosion forming brake pipes
steering coloumn slight clonk
brake pipes corroding
play osf top suspension mounting
steering coloumn/clonk worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroding
front & rear brake discs corroded badley
play osf top suspension mounting
steering coloumn/clonk worn
child seats fitted to rear
creek from steering
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY55 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 SY55 VUC, 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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What year was SY55 VUC registered?
SY55 VUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2005.
Is SY55 VUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY55 VUC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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