MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
205/65 R 16 tyres front
235/45 ZR 17 tyres rear
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion on n/s outrigger
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion on n/s outrigger
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded
slight play in offside track rod (enclosed by gaiter)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded
slight play in offside track rod (enclosed by gaiter)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded slightly
nearside inner cv boot split
slight play in offside front steering rack
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroded slightly
nearside inner cv boot split
slight play in offside front steering rack
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
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X498 VLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 X498 VLG, 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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X498 VLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2000.
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