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General corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
No rear seats fitted at time of test.
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
No rear seats fitted at time of test.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion around vehicle
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion around vehicle
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
no rear seats fitted
General corrosion around area.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger seat under floor structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
General corrosion around area.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
General corrosion around vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear park brake only just meets requirements.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear park brake only just meets requirements.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion around vehicle.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion around vehicle.
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification Mirror backing damaged leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
General corrosion around vehicle.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
beam pattern poors
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
beam pattern poors
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Drivers seat base deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
N/S & O/S front brakes have a slight bind
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat base deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
N/S & O/S front brakes have a slight bind
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Park brake release mechanism deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Brake pedal slightly spongy & travel long but not to floor
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
drivers door check-strap broken
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
drivers door check-strap broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WM05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 WM05 DZC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WM05 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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