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GL56 VFG

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,607 mi
Last recorded177,607 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 177,607 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 175,061 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 175,019 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 173,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 173,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 170,780 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 164,519 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 161,385 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 161,363 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous, lack of suspension movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 150,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 150,465 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 139,752 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 124,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,759 miles

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

slight hole in exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,777 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,914 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,914 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,021 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear inner cv gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from sump area

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear inner cv gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from sump area

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 56,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,140 miles

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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GL56 VFG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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