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RA56 UAX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,191 mi
Last recorded148,191 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 148,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 141,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 141,539 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 196,945 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 196,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb not fitted correctly ? (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 183,813 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn to LEGAL LIMIT

Both front anti-roll bar links, rubbers deteriorating , and play in Nearside

Front brake pads low

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2016 183,813 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH rear tyres worn to LEGAL LIMIT

Both front anti-roll bar links, rubbers deteriorating , and play in Nearside

Front brake pads low

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2015 163,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 163,132 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 144,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 108,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 108,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,299 miles

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

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 UAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA56 UAX, 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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RA56 UAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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