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SB56 LXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

215,176 mi
Last recorded215,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 215,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 214,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 193,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 193,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 172,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in the tread ()

position lamps do not work independent of headlamps

Fail 7 Jan 2021 172,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in the tread ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

position lamps do not work independent of headlamps

Pass 29 Jan 2020 168,882 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroding and the n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front position lamps not working independent of the headlamps

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose mounting broken

reverse lamps not working

Fail 14 Jan 2020 168,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroding and the n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps and the n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front front position lamps not working independent of the headlamps

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose mounting broken

Pass 24 Jan 2019 165,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes and the o/s/r corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front deep cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front side lamps not working independent of the dip beam lamps

Fail 15 Jan 2019 164,961 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes and the o/s/r corroding where they join the flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front deep cut in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front side lamps not working independent of the dip beam lamps

Pass 18 Jan 2018 159,236 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,236 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre seat ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,200 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,201 miles

n/s/r tyre two nails in the tread which is worn low

parking brake lever travel long and o/s effort becoming low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 136,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,475 miles

front brake pads are very low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,051 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 83,683 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall, no cords visible.

water ingress into o/s headlamp.

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,683 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber smooth, no grip

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall, no cords visible.

water ingress into o/s headlamp.

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,583 miles

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

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

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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SB56 LXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB56 LXJ, 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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SB56 LXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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