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BL57 AKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,064 mi
Last recorded193,064 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 193,064 miles

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

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

Nearside side door trim panel missing

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

bonnet will not open on subsequent attempts

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2023 193,052 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam affected by another lamp (light bar?) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside side door trim panel missing

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

bonnet will not open on subsequent attempts

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2022 188,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. nsr nsf osf centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 183,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 182,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 174,108 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 155,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 155,656 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,121 miles

offside rear tyre has small split on inside wall

Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,121 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre has small split on inside wall

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,013 miles

Nearside Rear door and panel damaged

Nearside Rear shocker weak

front exhaust hanger corroded /missing also front exhaust clamp bolt missing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 107,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear door and panel damaged

Nearside Rear shocker weak

front exhaust hanger corroded /missing also front exhaust clamp bolt missing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,905 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,529 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,529 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 61,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,299 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 47,299 miles

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

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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BL57 AKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL57 AKY, 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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BL57 AKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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