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Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-45 ZR18 100W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp Aim Just Visible On Headlight Alignment Tester
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle outer casing loose but locking and un locking sufficiently (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight oil leak but not excessive
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak ()
Front tyres wearing unevenly especially nearside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres wearing unevenly especially nearside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre exhaust box corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 VN09 FBB, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VN09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2009.
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