MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Outer Structure Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under body Corroded. All suspension Components Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misty/foggy (4.1.4 (b))
Front suspension components corroded not weakend
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer vehicle structure has corrosion all over not weakend
rear suspension components corroded not weakend
underbody has surface corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general surface rust
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general surface rust
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general surface rust
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front lower jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Outer sill corroded
drivers door check strap incomplete
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended nearside side light and indicator (1.9.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers door check strap incomplete
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four tyres getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all four tyres getting low
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light on front pads low not see inner pads, rec att
centre set middle seat belt stalk damaged working ok
osf and nsf brake hoses cracking very slightly
slight play in nsf draglink
split in brake pedal rubber
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pad warning light on front pads low not see inner pads, rec att
centre set middle seat belt stalk damaged working ok
osf and nsf brake hoses cracking very slightly
slight play in nsf draglink
split in brake pedal rubber
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high leveel brake light not working
o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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YF05 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 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 YF05 HXL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YF05 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.
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