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DG57 YHL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,572 mi
Last recorded177,572 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 177,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,764 miles

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

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

rear undersills and rear suspension mounting points getting corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 162,814 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake lazy

poor image offside headlamp

rear chassis rails and rear suspension mounts getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis outriggers

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,747 miles

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

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

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

nearside handbrake lazy

poor image both headlamps due to condensation

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

nearside handbrake lazy

poor image both headlamps due to condensation

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,219 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside headlamp has water in but not reduced light output

Fail 5 Aug 2019 132,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point slightly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside headlamp has water in but not reduced light output

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,337 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lower lens missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,798 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 94,797 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

REAR BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,198 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,616 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 78,559 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,675 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2011 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning lamp on dash

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 YHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YHL, 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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What year was DG57 YHL registered?

DG57 YHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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