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BG57 FOU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,827 mi
Last recorded175,827 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 175,827 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 175,827 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust insecure at front

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,402 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 158,400 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 142,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 141,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,801 miles

E S P SYSTEM DEFECT WARNING LAMP ON

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside & nearside front sill flanges damaged

parking brake pedal has long travel

slight creeep down at brake pedal

Fail 12 Sep 2012 118,800 miles

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

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

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

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

E S P SYSTEM DEFECT WARNING LAMP ON

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside & nearside front sill flanges damaged

parking brake pedal has long travel

slight creeep down at brake pedal

Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,430 miles

park brake travel long

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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BG57 FOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BG57 FOU, 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 BG57 FOU registered?

BG57 FOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is BG57 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 FOU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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