MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush &offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced &offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush &offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced &offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and covered in tape.
Rear exhaust box missing but not effecting emmisions.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake pad wear indicator on.
gearbox faulty jumps out of gear.
Offside front & rear tyres wearing on inner edge.
Play in offside front antiroll bar link arm.
Wiper blades poor.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V40 SME is a 2004 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 87.5%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 V40 SME, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V40 SME registered?
V40 SME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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