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DG57 VPT

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,153 mi
Last recorded201,153 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 VPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 201,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 201,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Mil light on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 194,358 miles

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

eml light on pre 2008

parking brake travel near limit

Fail 8 Mar 2024 194,345 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

eml light on pre 2008

parking brake travel near limit

Pass 5 Apr 2023 186,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 185,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 176,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 176,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 167,344 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fog light switch damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,376 miles

Dampness in offside headlamp

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,153 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 149,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 136,204 miles

all tyre sidewalls scuffed and cut no cords exposed

Fail 1 Mar 2018 136,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre sidewalls scuffed and cut no cords exposed

Pass 29 Mar 2017 131,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner drive shaft CV boots deteriorated

diesel around fuel filter, no leak found at time of test

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

signs of exhaust contacting offside drive shaft

Fail 29 Mar 2017 131,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner drive shaft CV boots deteriorated

diesel around fuel filter, no leak found at time of test

nearside parking brake effort low

nearside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

signs of exhaust contacting offside drive shaft

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,928 miles

Evidence of wear to towball (no grease)

O/s headlamp condensated and pattern poor

Park brake travel high

Rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Shock absorbers weak

Some damage and deterioration to tyre carcasses

Some deterioration to rear axle bushes

Some service wear to brake discs

Some wear and knocking in steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,928 miles

Evidence of wear to towball (no grease)

O/s headlamp condensated and pattern poor

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake travel high

Rear brake pads wearing close to service limits

Shock absorbers weak

Some damage and deterioration to tyre carcasses

Some deterioration to rear axle bushes

Some service wear to brake discs

Some wear and knocking in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,283 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,358 miles

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

curb damaged n/s/f wheel rim

hand brake alot free travel

o/s/r lamp lens as water in it

stone chips front screen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,352 miles

Curb damage to n/s/f roadwheel

O/s/r light lens full of water

Park brake travel high

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,622 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

exhaust tail pipe missing

nearside wiper blade perished

oil leak engine area

slight oil leak at rear diff

some play steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,969 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads wearing thin

some play steering column

some play steering rack

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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DG57 VPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG57 VPT, 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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DG57 VPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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