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GF07 PTU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,854 mi
Last recorded210,854 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 210,854 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 211,229 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 207,520 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 201,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 195,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 188,733 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 167,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 159,196 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 159,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 155,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 151,714 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2012 151,692 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 151,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 128,711 miles

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 4 May 2011 128,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,866 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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GF07 PTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF07 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF07 PTU registered?

GF07 PTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is GF07 PTU safe to buy?

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