MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r tyre tread worn low
parking brake pedal travel long
n/s/r tyre two nails in the tread which is worn low
parking brake lever travel long and o/s effort becoming low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
front brake pads are very low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall, no cords visible.
water ingress into o/s headlamp.
oil leaking onto exhaust
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
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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