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BJ57 XEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,569 mi
Last recorded163,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 163,569 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 163,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 148,325 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 148,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 128,917 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 128,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 108,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,269 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,269 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,441 miles

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

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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BJ57 XEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BJ57 XEW, 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 BJ57 XEW registered?

BJ57 XEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is BJ57 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 XEW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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