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260,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged
Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure Touching exhaust loom melting (1.9.2a)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under body rusty and heavily painted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x3 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under body rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills corroded
under body rusty
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills corroded
under body rusty
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
gear box bolts ;oose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front wheel archies tapped
gear box bolts ;oose
surface rust to under body
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front legs crusty
both inner and outer sills crusty
centre exhaust rubber missing
nearside rear brake pad sesor wires broken
offside front wheel arch crusty
rear tyres perished
under body rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front legs crusty
both inner and outer sills crusty
centre exhaust rubber missing
nearside rear brake pad sesor wires broken
offside front wheel arch crusty
rear tyres perished
under body rusty
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
ns rack end slight play
nsr shock cover
osf tyre small cut
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ns rack end slight play
nsr shock cover
osf tyre small cut
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s wiper blade split
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s wiper blade split
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
abs pump slightly insecure
both rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs worn
n/s/f inner cv boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs showing signs of wear
o/s front drive shaft inner boot insecure
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
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YH51 NTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 YH51 NTV, 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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YH51 NTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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