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AE56 YGL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

223,025 mi
Last recorded223,025 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 223,025 miles

o/s/f brake pad low

screen / slight weep on o/s/f shock / slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight marks on rear discs / heat signs on o/s/f disc

Fail 4 Jun 2016 223,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f brake pad low

screen / slight weep on o/s/f shock / slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight marks on rear discs / heat signs on o/s/f disc

Pass 1 Jun 2015 199,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 263,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2014 263,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 218,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2012 163,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 119,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 119,411 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,360 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AE56 YGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 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 AE56 YGL, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 YGL registered?

AE56 YGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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