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RA56 GJU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

261,191 mi
Last recorded261,191 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 GJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 261,191 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2016 234,963 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 213,653 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 187,629 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 187,629 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 145,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 128,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,295 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn edges - suggest replace

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

Fail 26 Jan 2010 93,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre badly worn edges - suggest replace

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

oil level very low

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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RA56 GJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA56 GJU, 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 RA56 GJU registered?

RA56 GJU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is RA56 GJU safe to buy?

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