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PJ56 YTW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,267 mi
Last recorded172,267 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 YTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 172,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 169,802 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly condensated (1.7.5a)

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 6 Apr 2018 169,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly condensated (1.7.5a)

travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Spring slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

foot brake pedal slight travel

Fail 8 Aug 2016 157,983 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Spring slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

foot brake pedal slight travel

Pass 5 Aug 2015 150,218 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly condensated

Rear parking brake only just met required limits.May need further attention

Pass 5 Mar 2014 137,670 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 115,280 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 115,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,341 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,341 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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PJ56 YTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ56 YTW, 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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What year was PJ56 YTW registered?

PJ56 YTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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