MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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parts under vehicle corroding
warning light on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
parts under vehicle corroding
warning light on
Offside Outer 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.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brakes spongy and goes to near floor under pesssure
chassis / brake pipes corroding
Offside Outer 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)
brakes spongy and goes to near floor under pesssure
chassis / brake pipes corroding
both rear tyres are low on pressure.
bothside rear metal brake pipe along sub frame are corroded.
exaust pipe at centre jiont is deteriorating.
offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.
windscreen stone chip within m o t limit.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres are low on pressure.
bothside rear metal brake pipe along sub frame are corroded.
exaust pipe at centre jiont is deteriorating.
nearside front inner c.v. gaiter badly split.
offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.
windscreen stone chip within m o t limit.
Mileage readout on dash is not illuminated.
Warning light indicates electronic malfunction.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Mileage readout on dash is not illuminated.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Warning light indicates electronic malfunction.
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust silencer is cracked at exit end plate.
Mileage readout on dash is not illuminated.
Small amount of play in steering rack.
Front anti roll bar drop links are different lengths.
Front brake hoses are very perrished.
Main exhaust silencer is cracking at rear end plate.
Nearside front anti roll bar drop link is approx 2 cm longer than offside one.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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X797 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 X797 EKV, 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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X797 EKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2001.
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