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GL56 LCW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

410,269 mi
Last recorded410,269 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 410,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 349,884 miles

engine warning light staying on

Fail 14 Mar 2019 349,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load wires broken (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine warning light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2018 297,945 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 297,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 235,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 233,795 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 233,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 221,613 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 221,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near rear axle (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 204,770 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 204,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 188,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 188,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 187,106 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 187,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 155,242 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 155,242 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 121,382 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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GL56 LCW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL56 LCW, 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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GL56 LCW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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