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HX57 DZE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

270,729 mi
Last recorded270,729 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 270,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 270,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 264,920 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 264,920 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 258,397 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 245,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 221,177 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 221,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 190,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 190,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 190,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 190,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 189,599 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 189,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 187,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 171,104 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 170,588 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired n/s/r (1.5.1c)

front brake application uneven front brake imbalance 49% (3.7.B.2)

eml light on

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 129,616 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,576 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,156 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,126 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,126 miles

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,809 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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HX57 DZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 HX57 DZE, 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 HX57 DZE registered?

HX57 DZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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