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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Glow plug light on
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Glow plug light on
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Glow plug lamp on
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
corrosion to rear crossmember & both sides chassis
vehicle underside has been masked with underseal unable to fully determine corrosion areas
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
corrosion to rear crossmember & both sides chassis
vehicle underside has been masked with underseal unable to fully determine corrosion areas
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Inner sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to both sides front inner wings
corrosion to rear crossmember & both sides chassis
parking brake efficiency just on legal requirement 16%
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Inner sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to both sides front inner wings
corrosion to rear crossmember & both sides chassis
parking brake efficiency just on legal requirement 16%
Nearside headlamp glass broken
corrosion to front inner wings
corrosion to o/s inner sill
corrosion to rear lower cross member
front brake imbalance
parking brake light on dash
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside headlamp glass broken
corrosion to front inner wings
corrosion to o/s inner sill
corrosion to rear lower cross member
front brake imbalance
parking brake light on dash
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Both front subframe front mounts corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Low effort from both rear service brakes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Poor images from both headlights
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front subframe front mounts corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Low effort from both rear service brakes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Poor images from both headlights
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Step / Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
some corrosion by both rear subframe mounts
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
poor beam pattern to n/s headlamp
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
one index lamp not working
some condensation to both headlamps
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust repaired and slight blow
o/s/f outer cv boot clip loose
slight damage to n/s headlamp glass
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish
some wear to rear brake disc's
Spare tyre defective
both wiper blades starting to split
centre exhaust repaired
rear discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Spare tyre defective
both wiper blades starting to split
centre exhaust repaired
rear discs worn
both front flexible hoses starting to perish
some damage to n/s h/lamp glass
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s inner cv boot split
slight damage to both number plates
slight damage to n/s h/lamp glass
Nail in nearside front tyre
both wiper blades starting to perish
n/s/f inner cv boot split
slight damage to n/s h/lamp lens
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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W678 AEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W678 AEV, 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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W678 AEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2000.
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