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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ VITOs year 2000

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mot history
Pass percent:48.17%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ VITO year 2000 passes without issue)
Based on:1,200 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively122
Brake pipe excessively corroded105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|102
Brake hose excessively deteriorated87
Registration plate lamp issues84
Headlamp aim out of alignment78
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort54
Registration plate issues34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle33
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|25
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|23
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|19
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|18
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault16
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Brake hose damaged14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|12
Horn not working |1.6.2a|11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Windscreen has damage10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear brake binding10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|6
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|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|3
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|2
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||2
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))2
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Speedometer clearly inoperative |6.7.2|2
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||2
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2

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