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AB57 BUZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 BUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,064 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 81,053 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,510 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 77,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,202 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 73,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,211 miles

N/S front tyre uneven wear and close to legal limit

Fail 21 Apr 2023 69,211 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

N/S front tyre uneven wear and close to legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 56,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,020 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,894 miles

Uneven wear on both front tyres

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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AB57 BUZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB57 BUZ, 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 AB57 BUZ registered?

AB57 BUZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is AB57 BUZ safe to buy?

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