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BG57 FPT

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

534,916 mi
Last recorded534,916 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 534,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 534,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emitted smoke too excessive. Health risk (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 512,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 486,166 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 485,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 477,133 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 477,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose fowling drop link during turning

Pass 5 Sep 2019 460,658 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 460,433 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 432,996 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 432,996 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle front row (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 412,463 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Front slight play in both inner steering arms

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 400,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 400,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 376,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 346,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 346,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 298,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 298,562 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 248,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 204,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 151,086 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,627 miles

brake pedal rubber slight worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,487 miles

front no.plate distorted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46 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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BG57 FPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BG57 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

BG57 FPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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