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SL57 ELC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,280 mi
Last recorded181,280 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 181,280 miles

front screen cracked

oil around rear axle

Fail 15 Dec 2015 181,272 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective nearside rear (5.2.5b)

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

oil around rear axle

front screen cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2014 173,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 173,034 miles

steering and susp slight // tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2013 173,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering and susp slight // tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 163,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 128,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,663 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,630 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,936 miles

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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SL57 ELC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL57 ELC, 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 SL57 ELC registered?

SL57 ELC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is SL57 ELC safe to buy?

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