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SV57 RHJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,561 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing.

Offside Front electric window inoperative.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diff pinion oil leak.

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s brake binding.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 139,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd & rear joints. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn o/s drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing.

Offside Front electric window inoperative.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diff pinion oil leak.

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s brake binding.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,890 miles

Offside Front brake binding.

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing.

o/s electric window inop

slight oil leak at diff.

Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake binding.

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing.

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

o/s electric window inop

slight oil leak at diff.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,340 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake 61%,fail is 36% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil level close to minimum

Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,070 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,930 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 68,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,236 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,025 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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SV57 RHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV57 RHJ, 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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SV57 RHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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