MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad wear light illuminated
Engine management light illuminated during test period
Nearside seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Surface corrosion in various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle, also corrosion to various body panels
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pad wear light illuminated
Engine management light illuminated during test period
Nearside seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Surface corrosion in various structural and non structural areas of the vehicle, also corrosion to various body panels
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BRAKE WARNING ON DASH STAYING ON
Front bumper insecure
NEAR AND OFFSIDE CENTRE DOOR LOWER PANELS RUSTED
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
BRAKE WARNING ON DASH STAYING ON
Front bumper insecure
NEAR AND OFFSIDE CENTRE DOOR LOWER PANELS RUSTED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f flexi hose perished
screen chipped zone b
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/f flexi hose perished
screen chipped zone b
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front drop link top dust cover split
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s front drop link top dust cover split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WP53 VTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VTL, 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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What year was WP53 VTL registered?
WP53 VTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2004.
Is WP53 VTL safe to buy?
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