MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 jacking points corroded
General underside corrosion
Rear brake pipes corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
BOTH INNER SILLS CORODIED
N/S SILL DAMAGE
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour EX/FADED (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH INNER SILLS CORODIED
N/S SILL DAMAGE
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
front chassis corroded
osf tyre worn on inner edge
rear chassis corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front chassis corroded
osf tyre worn on inner edge
rear chassis corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pedal rubber worn
steering gaiter boots twisted n/s and o/s
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
brake pedal rubber worn
steering gaiter boots twisted n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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DE57 XWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 DE57 XWJ, 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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DE57 XWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2007.
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