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151,721 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Auxilliary belt is slipping
Body lower sections are corroded and the nearside door is taped. No sharp edges exposed likely to cause injury.
Front Bumper insecure ()
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front - around welded repair (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside wiper blade clears on one sweep but not the other.
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside rear parking brake is binding slightly.
Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess yet.
Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.
Rear handbrake outer cables are split - replacement recommended.
Rear handbrake outer cables are split - replacement recommended.
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill and chassis sections around seat belt anchor point. (5.2.6)
There is slightly more travel than is usual in foot brake but there is still reserve.
Underside is heavily underselaed and very muddy.
Underside is very muddy and oily - on limit for inspection.
Electrical wiring insecure ignition switch is dangling from its wiring. (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Auxilliary drive belt is slipping.
Body lower areas are corroded and the nearside front door lower edge is taped. No sharp edges exposed likely to cause injury.
Both rear handbrake outer cables are split.
Chassis is corroded but not to excess yet.
Driver's door trim is insecure.
Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside windscreen washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake efforts : nearside 91kg, offside 136kg
Rear brake pipes are corroded - approaching limit.
Underside is heavily undersealed and very muddy.
Vehicle underside is very muddy and oily- on limit of being able to test.
Vehicle starting arrangement (a screwdriver to turn the switch and the key located somewhere close by and several attempts) isn't an MOT failure but is not satisfactory.
Engine oil leak.
Fuel filler area is damp but cap, seal and pipe appear to be sound.
Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.2.6)
Nearside washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside mirror lens has temporary repair
Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess. attention recommended.
Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.
Underside is very muddy.
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 Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake pedal is pressed. (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger and sill. (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak.
Fuel filler area is damp but cap, seal and pipe appear to be sound.
Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.2.6)
Nearside washer jet is insecure but provides sufficient liquid.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess. attention recommended.
Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.
Underside is very muddy.
A fan is fitted on top of the dash pod. Driver's view of the road appears not to be adversley affected.
All rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.
Brake pedal rubber is worn.
Driver's seat is worn but secure.
Gear knob is broken causing difficulty with gear selection.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear tyre valve is bent but secure.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear cbrake caliper dust cover is torn.
Oil leaks - alternator is covered in oil.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.
Sills are heavily corroded renderering jacking points unsafe to use.
Underside is generally corroded.
Underside is very muddy.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
A fan is fitted on top of the dash pod. Driver's view of the road appears not to be adversley affected.
All rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.
Brake pedal rubber is worn.
Driver's seat is worn but secure.
Gear knob is broken causing difficulty with gear selection.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear tyre valve is bent but secure.
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear cbrake caliper dust cover is torn.
Oil leaks - alternator is covered in oil.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear chassis is corroded but not to excess.
Sills are heavily corroded renderering jacking points unsafe to use.
Underside is generally corroded.
Underside is very muddy.
Brake pedal rubber is worn.
Jacking points in sills are corroded to the extent where they are unsafe to use.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside front sill is heavily corroded.
Oil leak
Passenger's door lower edge is corroded but unlikely to cause injury to the public.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Underside of vehicle is corroded generally.
n/s rear tyre valve out of shape but still secure
o/s rear brake caliper slider rubber dust cover missing, replacement recommended if available ?
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal rubber is worn.
Jacking points in sills are corroded to the extent where they are unsafe to use.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside front sill is heavily corroded.
Oil leak
Passenger's door lower edge is corroded but unlikely to cause injury to the public.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Underside of vehicle is corroded generally.
Brakes ; rear discs corroded , noise o/s/r
Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter deteriorated
Note ; rev limiter not allowing full rpm for emissions test
Some corrosion at rear chassis , surface
Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split
Various covers / mouldings fitted , restricted views
Wheel nuts covered
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; rear discs corroded , noise o/s/r
Driveshafts ; o/s inner gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Note ; rev limiter not allowing full rpm for emissions test
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Some corrosion at rear chassis , surface
Suspension ; o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint seal split
Various covers / mouldings fitted , restricted views
Wheel nuts covered
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in screen in swept area but dose not obscure drivers view
discs worn
off side mirror damaged
rear chassis rusty
rear discs worn and rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
crack in screen in swept area but dose not obscure drivers view
discs worn
off side mirror damaged
rear chassis rusty
rear discs worn and rusty
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake disc,s in worn thin and o/s rear pads have gone metal to metal
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake disc,s in worn thin and o/s rear pads have gone metal to metal
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front & nearside front inner cv boots split
offside & nearside wiper blades torn on ends
Engine has slight oil leak
Rear exhaust corroded
Some areas of chassis starting to corrode
n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
o/s/f inner drive shaft boot split
exhaust tailpipe very rusty & flaking
n/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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X273 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 111,462 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 X273 CGU, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X273 CGU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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