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Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Handbrake requires strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, brakes may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Remaining brake pipes coated in grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Handbrake requires strong pull to reach minimum 16% effort, brakes may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Remaining brake pipes coated in grease, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Corrosion started and treated along all lower bodywork and bonnet slam panel, nothing remaining excessive in any prescribed area
Corrosion to several brake pipes, some brake pipes greased, no excessively corroded pipes seen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seized load sensing valve freed off during test, remains stiff in operating but is working
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Corrosion started and treated along all lower bodywork and bonnet slam panel, nothing remaining excessive in any prescribed area
Corrosion to several brake pipes, some brake pipes greased, no excessively corroded pipes seen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seized load sensing valve freed off during test, remains stiff in operating but is working
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Front numberplate starting to delaminate, legible at time of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum legal 16% effort, rear brakes, particularly nearside rear, may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre marginal on legal tread depth
Temporary repairs made to entire exhaust, no major leaks at time of test
Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Y516 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y516 PLH, 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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Y516 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 July 2001.
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