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SO56 NFK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

205,801 mi
Last recorded205,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 NFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 205,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damp on inside of light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

general condition of under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 205,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damp on inside of light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

general condition of under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 201,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamps not working

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 201,991 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive leak from o/s front calliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Mar 2022 196,544 miles

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 16 Mar 2022 196,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2021 193,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 12 Feb 2020 191,472 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both diff mountings deteriorating

corrosion on both front shocker casings

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on o/s rear shocker casing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 190,098 miles

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

reverse light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2019 190,098 miles

corrosion on fuel tank straps

reverse light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2018 187,095 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Fail 14 Feb 2018 187,034 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 1 Mar 2017 184,850 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 184,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 182,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 182,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 177,423 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 177,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 261,959 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 138,432 miles

front brake balance 23%

Fail 12 Feb 2013 137,924 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,539 miles

bonnet catch broken

Fail 7 Feb 2012 116,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

bonnet catch broken

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 106,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,168 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 NFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SO56 NFK, 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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SO56 NFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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