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KF57 SYW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,789 mi
Last recorded179,789 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 SYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 179,789 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 179,789 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 169,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 145,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,015 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with diesel fuel, leaving the rubber bushing like jelly! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play the universal joints are worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

the engine oil level is low!

Reverse lamps are inoperative!

Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,015 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure the rear section is rubbing on the offside rear driveshaft!! (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking dripping from the fuel filter area !! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam so aim not tested! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with diesel fuel, leaving the rubber bushing like jelly! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play the universal joints are worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

The offside rear parking brake performance has only just met the required amount, inspection / adjustment advised!

the engine oil level is low!

Reverse lamps are inoperative!

Pass 28 May 2019 130,332 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 28 May 2019 130,332 miles

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

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 30 May 2018 123,236 miles

There is engine oil & possibly other fluids leaking!

Fail 29 May 2018 123,234 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp is insecure & bulb is possibly fitted wrong! (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Top mounting is broken. (4.1.1 (c))

There is engine oil & possibly other fluids leaking!

Pass 16 Mar 2017 113,622 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,440 miles

Emissions not tested no fumes at tailpipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,808 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,524 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad w/lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,688 miles

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

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

both rear light lenses slightly damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KF57 SYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KF57 SYW, 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 KF57 SYW registered?

KF57 SYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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