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PF56 THV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

352,342 mi
Last recorded352,342 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 THV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 352,342 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 352,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 343,570 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 337,103 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 337,103 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 327,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 323,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front and rear discs worn

both rear inner cv boots deteriorated

front windscreen small stone chipped but not affecting drivers view of the road

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 322,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Amber brake warning light on

Both front brake discs lipped and corroded

Both rear inner c.v boots deteriorated

Front to back fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside front bottom ball joint has play and rubber deteriorated

Nearside front tyre cracking and tread deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear sidelight dim

Offside no.plate light inop

Offside rear parking brake effort fluctuating

Rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Rear diff bushes bonding separating

Steering juddering on lock to lock

Surface corrosion on abs rigid brake pipes and unions

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Towbar corroded

Travel in brake pedal and slowly returns

Various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2017 311,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 281,542 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2015 250,879 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 250,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 215,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat shield over silencer loose

heavily rusting front to rear brake pipe found in clip at f/n/s

r/o/s handbrake effort very slow compared to r/n/s and o/s cable looks to be seizing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 180,980 miles

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 3 Feb 2012 148,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,551 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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PF56 THV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF56 THV, 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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PF56 THV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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