MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
evident leak from fuel injector seal / shieldings fitted restricting view of components during MOT inspection
front brake pads wearing unevenly lower n/s/f
front inner anti toll bar bushes have wear / movement
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected this failure makes this vehicle dangerous to drive (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
evident leak from fuel injector seal / shieldings fitted restricting view of component during MOT inspection
excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas / n/s sidestep mounting areas excessively corroded
front brake pads wearing unevenly lower n/s/f
front inner anti roll bar bushes have wear / movement
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges
heavy corrosion in prescribed areas
o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded
oil leak
tyres show wear on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)
heavy corrosion in prescribed areas
o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded
oil leak
tyres show wear on edges
wiper blades split / poor condition advise replacing
EADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED / PATTERNS WEAK
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT WITH TURBO (7.1.2)
N/S WASHER JET HAS WEAK DELIVERY
OS/F BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED
WIPER BLADES SPLITTING
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
EADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED / PATTERNS WEAK
EMISSIONS NOT TESTED
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT WITH TURBO (7.1.2)
N/S WASHER JET HAS WEAK DELIVERY
OS/F BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED
WIPER BLADES SPLITTING
both rear tyre close to limit
corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal area (5.2.6)
both rear tyre close to limit
corrosion on underside
build up of oil on air intake connections
excessive corrosion in n/s inner sill panel not prescribed area
front brake pads wearing low
glow plug lamp staying on on dash
headlamp lenses show deterioration but not adversely affecting beam pattern
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers aged and weak
slight distortion in rear wheel rims
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
build up of oil on air intake connections
excessive corrosion in n/s inner sill panel not prescribed area
front brake pads wearing low
glow plug lamp staying on on dash
headlamp lenses show deterioration but not adversely affecting beam pattern
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers aged and weak
slight distortion in rear wheel rims
condensation in headlamp lenses but not adversely affecting beam patterns
distortion in front wheel rims
rear shock absorbers weak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
chuffing from top of engine, possible injector seal
distortions in both front wheel rims
n/s/r wheel rim heavily distorted
slight exhaust blow at turbo / downpipe join
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
buildup of exhaust sooting on rear of turbo / exhaust connections
corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes
evidence of injector seal failure [ shieldings fitted restricting view ]
n/s headlamp internal components faulty / have set aim for MOT purposes / recommend replacing both headlamps
nail in n/s/f tyre
o/s headlamp condensation in lense not affecting beam pattern
play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front brake hoses heavily perished / cracking
buildup of exhaust sooting on rear of turbo / exhaust connections
corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes
front brake discs heavily worn
o/s headlamp condensation in lense not affecting beam pattern
play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint
corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear heavily corroded o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r pipes
o/s headlamp lense has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s headlamp lense has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP53 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 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 WP53 ULA, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WP53 ULA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2004.
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