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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both cills showing signs of corrosion
emits black smoke
nearside and offside front tyres outer walls cut
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both cills showing signs of corrosion
nearside and offside front tyres outer walls cut
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight play in steering rack
underside of vehicle signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight play in steering rack
underside of vehicle signs of corrosion
rear underside in bad corrosive condition
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both inner and outer sills in poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both inner and outer sills in poor condition
rear underside in bad corrosive condition
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
general under body corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
general under body corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s wiper split
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake pipes cut & joined with one compression joint & one by ferriles
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
ns head light damaged(cracked glass)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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W459 LYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 W459 LYA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W459 LYA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2000.
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