CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV57 BGX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,729 mi
Last recorded170,729 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 170,729 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 170,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested injector blow by and smoke in engine bay (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector blow by and build up. smoke in engine bay (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounts broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering slightly rough

Fail 24 Nov 2021 169,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

parking brake pedal reserve travel low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 141,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose not fitted in bracket

brake pad warning on. All pads ok

Fail 7 Dec 2018 128,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose not fitted in bracket

brake pad warning on. All pads ok

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,138 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer tred

Nearside headlamp unit brackets broken/damaged

Offside Front wheel arch liner slightly damaged and partially insecure

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 115,138 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer tred

Nearside headlamp unit brackets broken/damaged

Offside Front wheel arch liner slightly damaged and partially insecure

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 77,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,833 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 62,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,189 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 36,125 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV57 BGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HV57 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV57 BGX?

You can check the full history of HV57 BGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV57 BGX registered?

HV57 BGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is HV57 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 BGX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV57 BGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV57 BGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.