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SH56 OTX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

232,295 mi
Last recorded232,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 232,295 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 134,191 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 134,191 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 119,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,320 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Three litres oil added to engine unit as no oil visible on dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,881 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 79,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tail pipe rusted off

Unusually long brake pedal travel.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,646 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,374 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2.00mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 28 Jan 2011 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2.00mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Nearside rear brake discs heavily pitted

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.5mm. Legal limit 1.6mm

Rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,651 miles

brake fluid level low

fuel filter damp

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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SH56 OTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH56 OTX, 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 SH56 OTX registered?

SH56 OTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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