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DK07 BUV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

340,064 mi
Last recorded340,064 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 340,064 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 340,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 335,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 335,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 310,838 miles

Nearside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 6 Nov 2018 310,796 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached STRUT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 297,127 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear steering and suspension components covered in surface rust

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 297,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear steering and suspension components covered in surface rust

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 287,561 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 287,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brAKE (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 266,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner cv gaitor slightly deteriated

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has a leak of oil

handbrake is imbalanced

Pass 1 Dec 2014 242,695 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

nearside rear inner driveshaft gator showing signs of wear

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2014 242,671 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

nearside rear inner driveshaft gator showing signs of wear

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2013 226,504 miles

Brake wear indicator light showing on dash

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 209,463 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear, rear facing seat belt damaged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 209,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear, rear facing seat belt damaged

Oil leak

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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DK07 BUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK07 BUV, 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 DK07 BUV registered?

DK07 BUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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