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SP07 PNL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

308,377 mi
Last recorded308,377 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 PNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 308,377 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 302,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 302,762 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 295,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users especially when been allowed to tick over for a long period of time (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake only just made effiency at o/side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wheel alignment miles off after t/r/ends were fitted and could be dangerous

Fail 19 Jan 2021 295,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users especially when been allowed to tick over for a long period of time (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake only just made effiency at o/side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder corroded requires new holder (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front wheel alignment miles off after t/r/ends were fitted and could be dangerous

Fail 14 Dec 2020 29,558 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and one to n/s/rear flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated boot split and no longer retaining grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both front lower ball joints excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both rear half hanging off (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both track rod ends very badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 283,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaking from top of engine dropping oil onto exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2019 283,960 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaking from top of engine dropping oil onto exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2018 273,202 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 272,776 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 259,728 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 259,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing balljoint pin slack in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 246,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 236,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 213,330 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 124,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,941 miles

Rear Universal joint on front prop shaft excessively worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,016 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,076 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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SP07 PNL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP07 PNL, 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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SP07 PNL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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