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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus slightly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear cross member corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear cross member corroded
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / floor structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / floor structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear cross member corroded
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe tulip ceracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front door check strap missing
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
general corrosion inner and outer sills
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe tulip ceracked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front door check strap missing
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
general corrosion inner and outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside and nearside inner and outer sill and rear cross member rusty
offside door check strap missing
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside and nearside inner and outer sill and rear cross member rusty
offside door check strap missing
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside inner and outer sill and rear cross member rusty
offside door check strap missing
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside inner and outer sill and rear cross member rusty
offside door check strap missing
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside inner and outer sill rusty
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak
nearside front tyre worn at edges
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolant leak
nearside front tyre worn at edges
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/split
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Surface corrosion in some prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack/split
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Surface corrosion in some prescribed areas
fluffing around o/s/f seat belt..p.a.s.hose has been fouling coolant hose..middle exhaust corroded and holed..play in front inner roll bar bushs..
pin holes in o/s outter and n/s inner c.v.boots..corrosion around front top shock mounts..engine breather adrift..slight movement in o/s steering arm..
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
fluffing around o/s/f seat belt..p.a.s.hose has been fouling coolant hose..middle exhaust corroded and holed..play in front inner roll bar bushs..
pin holes in o/s outter and n/s inner c.v.boots..corrosion around front top shock mounts..engine breather adrift..slight movement in o/s steering arm..
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust heat shield loose
n/s/r light taped up
o/s/f door check strap adrift from door fixing
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
slight damage to n/s/r rear corner
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front exhaust heat shield loose
n/s/r light taped up
o/s/f door check strap adrift from door fixing
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
slight damage to n/s/r rear corner
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
centre exhaust heat shield damaged
front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported
milage disply light not working
o/s/f door check strap bolts loose
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pad warning light on
n/s/r bumper slight damage
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s wiper only just clears the screen
o/s/r brake warning light wire broken
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pad warning light on
n/s/r bumper slight damage
n/s/r tyre starting to perish
o/s wiper only just clears the screen
o/s/r brake warning light wire broken
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape
Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split.
Windscreen chipped.
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split.
Windscreen chipped.
n/s and o/s beam patterns poor
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s rear brake performance slightly down
slight dampness o/s headlamp
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ns/r brake pad spring loose
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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WR53 MVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 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 WR53 MVM, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WR53 MVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2003.
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