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SG57 GXZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,546 mi
Last recorded171,546 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 GXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 171,546 miles

Central Rear below van corroded, + n/s outer rig corroded

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer steering gaiter twisted

Offside side door corroded @ bottom

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2021 171,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear below van corroded, + n/s outer rig corroded

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer steering gaiter twisted

Offside side door corroded @ bottom

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 152,032 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear below van corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 152,027 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear below van corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 142,748 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 141,084 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 141,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear heat shield clip missing

Pass 28 Aug 2017 132,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,324 miles

Centre Front exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint arm (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 124,324 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front exhaust mount corroded

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint arm (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,889 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 97,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,327 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2010 45,309 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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SG57 GXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SG57 GXZ, 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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SG57 GXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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