MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair
vehicle underbody surface rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair
vehicle underbody surface rust
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside inner chassis area covered heavily with sealant
under body corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside inner chassis area covered heavily with sealant
under body corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Vehicle body has slight corrosion
Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
Front brake discs worn/lipped on inner disc faces
Front brake discs worn/lipped
N/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake discs worn/lipped
N/s/r tyre wearing on inner & outer shoulders
Front & Rear brake discs heavily lipped
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WU55 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WU55 OAJ, 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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WU55 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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