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SO56 AYN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

242,271 mi
Last recorded242,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 AYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 242,271 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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excessive hand break

Pass 5 Aug 2021 229,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 229,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 216,313 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 216,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 211,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 203,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 203,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2017 194,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 181,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 181,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 160,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 124,609 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 117,140 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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SO56 AYN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO56 AYN, 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 SO56 AYN registered?

SO56 AYN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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