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BJ57 XFW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

421,244 mi
Last recorded421,244 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 421,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 421,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 391,796 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 391,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 372,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 367,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 362,656 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 347,108 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 347,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing folding seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 321,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 321,422 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 290,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 262,158 miles

Oil leak ()

front prop uj has slight play

mil light on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 262,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking injet (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front prop uj has slight play

mil light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 232,770 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 232,769 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 209,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 209,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 183,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,788 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 XFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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