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SH57 HCL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

206,046 mi
Last recorded206,046 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 206,046 miles

o/s/r seat belt buckle poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2020 206,046 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre rear seat belt buckle poor condition

o/s/r seat belt buckle poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2019 191,934 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 191,934 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 189,421 miles

steering operation slightly stiff

Pass 23 Apr 2019 173,592 miles

steering operation slightly rough

Fail 23 Apr 2019 173,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

steering operation slightly rough

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 161,861 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link poor condition

steering operation slightly rough

Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,232 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 125,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2017 119,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test

emissions to clean to register

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 28 Dec 2017 119,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres on legal limit at time of test

emissions to clean to register

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,517 miles

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,517 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,329 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,809 miles

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 30 Mar 2015 347,405 miles

front anti-roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 15 May 2014 329,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 304,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 253,136 miles

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edges

both rear tyres near wear limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 204,823 miles

chip in windscreen

front an rear discs worn

n/s front tyre low an in poor condition

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2011 204,823 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

chip in windscreen

front an rear discs worn

n/s front tyre low an in poor condition

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 146,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,111 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 43,111 miles

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

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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SH57 HCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SH57 HCL, 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 SH57 HCL registered?

SH57 HCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is SH57 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 HCL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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