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BN57 LSZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,831 mi
Last recorded166,831 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 166,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 162,938 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ARM MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ARM MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

PAS BRIDGE PIPES CORRODING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL FOUR JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

general rear underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible outer tread

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 27 Sep 2022 145,744 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis' member's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers' (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas around all jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,742 miles

Brake performance not tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture 'front to rear' burst ABOVE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONTS ACROSS BULKHEAD, AND AT ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT SECTIONS of 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front, and BOTH rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and crossmembers surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 139,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 139,322 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,852 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 114,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 114,122 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,896 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,486 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,485 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,842 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,585 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,082 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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BN57 LSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN57 LSZ, 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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BN57 LSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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