MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly
Front anti-roll bar link dust boots split
Nearside front outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.
Nearside loading door cannot be opened but a full inspection can still be carried out
Offside front inner c/v boot split
Offside rear outer door handle missing
Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link
Slight play in steering rack area
Spare tyre showing cords
Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
ABS wire to offside rear broken
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate and leaking slightly
Front anti-roll bar link dust boots split
Nearside front outer sill corroded but not considered excessive at time of test.
Nearside loading door cannot be opened but a full inspection can still be carried out
Offside front inner c/v boot split
Offside rear outer door handle missing
Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link
Slight play in steering rack area
Spare tyre showing cords
Tailgate only opens from inside
Vehicle showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front anti-roll bar linkages ball joint dust covers split.
Both outer body sills and wheel arch corroded.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split.
Offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter split.
Oil leak
Slight freeplay in offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint.
Slight wiper smear.
Traction control warning lamps on.
Tyres cracking slightly.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot split to excess
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s drive shaft inner gator split
n/s/f bumper security
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W696 TAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W696 TAC, 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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W696 TAC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 March 2000.
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