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138,526 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both inner and outer sills have surface rust
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
os sill has surface rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
n/s/r arch has rust but no sharp edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lenses deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipes corroded near steering rack.
Rear chassis and crossmember corroded but not holed.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Jacking points corroded but not seriously weakened.
Offside Front brake back plate corroded and incomplete.
Rear chassis and cross member corroded but not holed.
Imbalance on front brakes, just within limits.
Offside outer sill corroded but not holed.
Rear of chassis corroded but not holed.
Reverse lamps not working.
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Imbalance on front brakes, just within limits.
Offside Rear brake binding slightly.
Offside outer sill corroded but not holed.
Rear brakes have slight judder.
Rear of chassis corroded but not holed.
Reverse lamps not working.
Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipes in engine bay corroded.
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipes in engine bay corroded.
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine man light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine man light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
brakes binding slightly
windscreen wash frozen
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SY55 VUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 VUJ, 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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SY55 VUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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