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CU56 OPL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,390 mi
Last recorded172,390 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 OPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 172,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete underside and suspension components are heavily coated in under seal.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 171,240 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 171,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill area x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 163,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 163,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 206,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 179,366 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 179,361 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded os at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure

high level brake light not working

rear tail pipe exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 176,510 miles

Both front wheel are tight to turn

Front to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Middle exhaust hanger in poor condition exhaust still secure

Pad wear light on

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2018 176,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM BALLJOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM BALLJOINT (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front wheel are tight to turn

Front to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Middle exhaust hanger in poor condition exhaust still secure

Pad wear light on

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2017 167,370 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 158,336 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 158,331 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 148,220 miles

Oil leak

oil leak diff companion

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 142,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,576 miles

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

oil leak at differential

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,576 miles

oil leak at differential

Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,638 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU56 OPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CU56 OPL, 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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CU56 OPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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