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PBZ 5468

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

241,074 mi
Last recorded241,074 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 5468
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 241,074 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat removed

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front air conditioning pump likely to break up

Pass 6 Dec 2021 231,815 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side and near side seat belt buckles deteriorated.

Fail 3 Dec 2021 231,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side and near side seat belt buckles deteriorated.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 222,991 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in ball joint

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 222,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 216,872 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offiside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside near suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 216,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill around jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm (225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.57mm (225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (225/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offiside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside near suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 209,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 209,555 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 203,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 192,407 miles

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

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

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

advise front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2016 192,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 183,372 miles

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

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

advise baffles in centre exhaust box noisey

Fail 15 Oct 2015 183,372 miles

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

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

advise baffles in centre exhaust box noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 173,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 158,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 158,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

waterpump leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 140,372 miles

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

hard to open bonnet

Fail 4 Sep 2012 140,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

hard to open bonnet

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,840 miles

o/s/f brake discs red but not sticking

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,840 miles

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

o/s/f brake discs red but not sticking

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

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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PBZ 5468 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 PBZ 5468, 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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PBZ 5468 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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