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BV57 LGN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 LGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 129,856 miles

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Nearside Front seatbelt slow at retracting

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

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

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

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

Offside sidestep loose but not likely to fall off

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 129,856 miles

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Nearside Front seatbelt slow at retracting

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

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

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

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

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

Offside sidestep loose but not likely to fall off

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,130 miles

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

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

Offside side step insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 127,130 miles

Brake pedal: anti-slip provision worn on edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside side step insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,197 miles

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 124,197 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 120,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,347 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,008 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2019 88,765 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2019 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front back plate corroded.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2018
Fail 5 Jun 2018

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,400 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 86,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,446 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,787 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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BV57 LGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV57 LGN, 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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BV57 LGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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