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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts inaccessible. ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differental has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to all rear chassis areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated.
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts inaccessible. ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differental has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to all rear chassis areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pad warning light illuminated.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint to rack (2.2.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively near side front (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake binding but not excessively off side front (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint to rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring fractured or broken off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt not functioning as intended center rear (7.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively near side front (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake binding but not excessively off side front (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering universal joint to rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring fractured or broken near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - brakes appear ok
Parking brake performance just meets criteria (18% actual - minimum allowed is 16%)
Intermittent 'knock' from steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres worn edges - offside front very near limit
Nearside front and both front brakes noisy
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE09 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 YE09 FSS, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YE09 FSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2009.
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