MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outter (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outter sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
corrosion on rear brake discs
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
auxiliary belt cracking
bad oil leaks / smoking from rear of engine / shielding fitted restricting view
both outer sill edges heavily corroded
clutch release bearing noise
o/s/r coil spring has broken section at upper end
rear bumper insecure
warning lamps on dash during MOT
wiper blades smearing advise replacing
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
auxiliary belt cracking
bad oil leaks / smoking from rear of engine / shielding fitted restricting view
both outer sill edges heavily corroded
clutch release bearing noise
o/s/r coil spring has broken section at upper end
rear bumper insecure
warning lamps on dash during MOT
wiper blades smearing advise replacing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
auxiliary belt shows cracking
corrosion in both outer sills
o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking
oil leaks
recommend replacing wiper blades
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
auxiliary belt shows cracking
corrosion in both outer sills
o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking
oil leaks
recommend replacing wiper blades
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
off side dipped headlight dim beam
tear in offside rear tyre wall
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust silencer heatshield broken off body and laying on exhaust
Nearside fron t inner driveshaft boot split and detached allowing dirt into and grease out of joint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X678 HDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 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 X678 HDC, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X678 HDC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2001.
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