MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
bonnet release lever missing
nearside door mirror glass missing
nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
offside rear tyre feathering on edges
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
bonnet release lever missing
nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
offside rear tyre feathering on edges
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/s drive shaft inner gater split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre low inner edge
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XAZ 7979 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 123,856 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 XAZ 7979, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XAZ 7979 registered?
XAZ 7979 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is XAZ 7979 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAZ 7979 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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