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SO56 AZL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

260,161 mi
Last recorded260,161 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 AZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 260,161 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Rear Lower panel corroded

both side sills corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2019 260,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Rear Lower panel corroded

both side sills corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2018 268,149 miles

nearside mirror slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 239,135 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 216,368 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside headlight has a reduced output

rear registration plate lights dim

Pass 6 Mar 2017 189,790 miles

both sides rear inner cv boots deterioted and cracked

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 164,799 miles

play in front suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,639 miles

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

offside front headlamp has poor beam patten

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,152 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn low

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,892 miles

coil springs corroded

slight play in nearside frontr bottom ball joint

tyres worn close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,140 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,069 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 235,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 188,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 139,732 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 AZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

SO56 AZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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