MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
All brake discs corroded.
All tyres deteriorated (perished).
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front wheel rusty.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake binding slightly.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Vehicle has corrossion in other areas.
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wheel slightly stiff to rotate
n/s/f wheel rusty
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f wheel rusty
bonnet safty catch seized
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak
inner rear sill corroded but not within a prescibed area
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
inner rear sill corroded but not within a prescibed area
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
inner rear sills corroded but not a load bearing part of vehicle structure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front slam panel corroded. both outersills corroded.rear chassis has surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V493 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 V493 MGU, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V493 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 1999.
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