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BL56 GLV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,539 mi
Last recorded248,539 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 248,539 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber poor operation

handbrake travel could be improved

Fail 23 May 2019 248,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber poor operation

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 25 May 2018 216,419 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 216,419 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 May 2017 177,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 May 2017 177,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bumper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 177,319 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 177,318 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inside of headlight wet (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 164,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2014 133,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,053 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,053 miles

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 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad and handbrake warning light on dashboard

Pass 14 May 2012 80,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,060 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,391 miles

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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BL56 GLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL56 GLV, 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 BL56 GLV registered?

BL56 GLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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