MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,385 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour >50% white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner tie road have play ()
Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure
Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axle 1 ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door bottoms and arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing axle 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear panel excessively corroded
under side corroded
under sides repaired and under sealed
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
under side corroded and multiple repairs
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
under side corroded and multiple repairs
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
play in steering both sides
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (i))
play in steering both sides
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
play in steering both sides
under side corroded
Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
play in steering both sides
under side corroded
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
corroded under bonnet
under side corroded
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
corroded under bonnet
under side corroded
Nearside Front outer cv boot deteriorating
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
o/s/f abs ring
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front discs corroded
o/s/f abs ring
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all rear seats missing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all rear seats missing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
trailer socket fog light not working
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
trailer socket fog light not working
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
under side and sills painted
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
under side and sills painted
off side front outer drive shaft boot split
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
off side front outer drive shaft boot split
N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
both front wiper blades splitting
exhaust tailpipe holed and blowing
inner front brake pads worn near limit
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split
nearside front tyre worn near limit
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
both front wiper blades splitting
exhaust tailpipe holed and blowing
inner front brake pads worn near limit
nearside front inner driveshaft boot split
nearside front tyre worn near limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W959 VUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 W959 VUA, 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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W959 VUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2000.
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