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GL57 PZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,070 mi
Last recorded41,070 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 PZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,070 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,070 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2012 37,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2011 28,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2011 28,807 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

prop shaft insecure

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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GL57 PZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 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 GL57 PZX, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL57 PZX registered?

GL57 PZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is GL57 PZX safe to buy?

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