MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Airbag light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside front inner cv boot split
Nearside front outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Airbag light on
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside front inner cv boot split
Nearside front outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
long handbrake travel
nearside headlamp slight loose
srs light on
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
long handbrake travel
nearside headlamp slight loose
srs light on
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V561 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V561 KAW, 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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V561 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 1999.
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