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DK57 AKX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

430,962 mi
Last recorded430,962 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 430,962 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 430,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIPBEAM (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIP BEAM (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 386,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 385,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load Stock Cover Broken (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 325,499 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 325,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 299,097 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 298,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 269,716 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 268,200 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 220,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 177,508 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 170,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2011 131,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 88,424 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,830 miles

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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DK57 AKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK57 AKX, 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 DK57 AKX registered?

DK57 AKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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