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BJ57 XFV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

689,260 mi
Last recorded689,260 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 689,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside side mirror slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both side sills corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 679,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 679,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 673,019 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 673,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 655,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 642,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slightly worn low

Rear brake pads slightly corroded

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 625,601 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 607,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 607,008 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 592,694 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front nearside and offside headlamp has poor beam paten

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter in poor condition

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk in poor condition

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 579,086 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2016 531,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 465,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 391,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 319,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 248,540 miles

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

brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 187,027 miles

front discs worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 187,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 117,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,079 miles

passanger seat missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,139 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 351 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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BJ57 XFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ57 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

BJ57 XFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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