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SP57 LWM

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,249 mi
Last recorded185,249 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 185,249 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap broken still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

front top strut mounts slight play

Fail 29 Aug 2018 185,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap broken still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 172,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner cv gator split

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2017 172,645 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner cv gator split

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,190 miles

coolant leak from engine

Fail 29 Mar 2016 150,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 9 Mar 2015 127,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,186 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,188 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 28 Oct 2013 116,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

exhaust tail pipe incomplete

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

prop-shaft centre bearing badly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,484 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,324 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,274 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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SP57 LWM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP57 LWM, 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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SP57 LWM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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