MOT Status
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186,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front both headlights cloudy
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front brake pad wear wire broken
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box and clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear high level brake light inop
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake wear sensor fault warning, on MFD
Eye level brake light not working.
Front Exhaust support hanger corroded/broken off weld.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, and hose ferules also. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Propshaft U/J bearing starting to show wear
Steering lower column U/J/Steering rack pinion head, showing wear, not excessive.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake wear sensor fault warning, on MFD
Eye level brake light not working.
Front Exhaust support hanger corroded/broken off weld.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And O/S/F upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, and hose ferules also. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Propshaft U/J bearing starting to show wear
Steering lower column U/J/Steering rack pinion head, showing wear, not excessive.
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn-not excessively.
Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on outer section of inner tread pattern-monitor.
Offside headlamp output reduced due to deterioration of front lens, but aim & pattern still visible for MOT
Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken away from welded joint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to inspect wheel bearing correctly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn-not excessively.
Offside Front Tyre worn unevenly on outer section of inner tread pattern-monitor.
Offside headlamp output reduced due to deterioration of front lens, but aim & pattern still visible for MOT
Rear exhaust silencer support bracket broken away from welded joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexie pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth foot pedel not returning off (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of flexie pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre flat and worn on edge
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front tyre flat and worn on edge
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust clamp missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise front discs worn thin
advise o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on outside edge
advise rear discs corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise tracking
advise front discs worn thin
advise o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on outside edge
advise rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA57 UEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 VA57 UEJ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VA57 UEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2008.
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