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GL56 VFE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

261,076 mi
Last recorded261,076 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 261,076 miles

bonnet cable broke

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 8 Mar 2023 260,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

bonnet cable broke

condensation on nearside headlamp lens

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 1 Mar 2022 257,996 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 257,996 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 242,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left - both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 233,222 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators, also water condensation in nearside indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

abs pump covered in brake fluid/ possible leak - strong advisory

Fail 11 Mar 2020 232,328 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators, also water condensation in nearside indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

abs pump covered in brake fluid/ possible leak - strong advisory

Pass 12 Mar 2019 218,364 miles

ABS control nodule case adrift/broken exposing internals

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

Offside Rear indicator slightly white/pale amber

bonnet release cable broken

dash display suggests brake wear

Fail 12 Mar 2019 218,364 miles

ABS control nodule case adrift/broken exposing internals

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear indicator slightly white/pale amber

bonnet release cable broken

dash display suggests brake wear

Pass 22 Mar 2018 206,632 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine and differential ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust end pipe deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 206,632 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine and differential ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust end pipe deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 206,632 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine and differential ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust end pipe deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2017 191,096 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear indicator (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 191,096 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear indicator (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 177,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak ( differential)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 177,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak ( differential)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,246 miles

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

slight oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Fail 8 Sep 2014 154,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight oil leak from driveshaft oil seal

Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,730 miles

diff pinion seal weeping

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,227 miles

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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GL56 VFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 GL56 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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