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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected limiter valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
crack in wind screen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to back various places (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gator deteriorated.
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to back various places (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gator deteriorated.
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all rear brake/suspension parts corroded
outer sills corroded
rear x member corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
corrosion to n/s/f break pipe
rear cross member has excessive corrosion
slight corrosion to o/s and n/s sills
slight corrosion to under chassis
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
corrosion to n/s/f break pipe
front bumper insecure
rear cross member has excessive corrosion
slight corrosion to o/s and n/s sills
slight corrosion to under chassis
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight damage to outer wall of o/s rear tyre.
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight damage to outer wall of o/s rear tyre.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear 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)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion in vehicle
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some corrosion in vehicle
advise nearside front inner cv gaiter is split
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advise corrosion on offside and nearside outer sill panels
advise offside front inner wing/arch panel corroded and holed (viewed from under bonnet)
advise offside front outer sill panel corroded
advise rattle noise detected from engine
advise underbody corrosion
advise wear to both front brake discs
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advise corrosion on offside and nearside outer sill panels
advise nearside front inner cv gaiter is split
advise offside front inner wing/arch panel corroded and holed (viewed from under bonnet)
advise offside front outer sill panel corroded
advise rattle noise detected from engine
advise underbody corrosion
advise wear to both front brake discs
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s driveshaft inner gaiter split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s driveshaft inner gaiter split
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
damage to nearside outer sill
wiper blades worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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VK02 DXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 110,245 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 VK02 DXB, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VK02 DXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 April 2002.
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